Considering What Is Given Up When Choosing One Option Over

question 17

Multiple Choice

Considering what is given up when choosing one option over another is known as weighing _______.

• A) opportunity cost
• B) pros and cons
• C) wants and needs
• D) the odds

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Definitions:

Gestalt Psychology

A psychological approach that emphasizes understanding the mind and behavior as a whole, rather than dissecting them into parts.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist known for his work in developing the theory of operant conditioning, emphasizing the role of reinforcements in shaping behavior.

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a behavior increases in frequency because it is followed by a rewarding stimulus.

Antecedent

Anything that occurs before a behavior that may trigger or cause a certain behavior to occur, often used in the analysis of behavior patterns.