Which of the Following Behaviors Would Be the Easiest to Predict

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors would be the easiest to predict accurately?

• A) Mary will smile at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
• B) At a party on Friday, Susan will talk to at least 10 people.
• C) David will generally be on time for work most days next week.
• D) None of the above; each of these behaviors would be equally easy to predict.

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