A Device to Reduce the Shock or Pain of Bad

question 3

Multiple Choice

A device to reduce the shock or pain of bad news is called a(n)

• A)explanation
• B)adjustment
• C)buffer
• D)deflector

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Definitions:

Additive Strategy

A problem-solving methodology that involves combining different elements or aspects to find a solution.

Decision-Making

The cognitive process of making a choice or finding a solution from two or more possibilities.

Bounded Rationality

A theory suggesting that decision-makers are limited by the information they have, the cognitive limitations of their minds, and the finite amount of time they have to make decisions.

Less Than Optimal

A condition or outcome that does not achieve the best possible performance or results.