When Deciding Whether to Shoplift the Candy, Izzy Bases Her

question 41

Multiple Choice

When deciding whether to shoplift the candy, Izzy bases her decision on the fact that she greatly desires the candy and does not think she is likely to get caught. This illustrates the ______ principal, because she is maximizing her pleasure and assuming there will be no consequences.

• A) deterrence
• B) hedonistic
• C) avoidance
• D) obviation

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Definitions:

Sequential Processing

A method of processing information in a linear, ordered manner, where one step follows another in a sequence.

Parallel Processing

Parallel processing is the ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality. It's a part of the human information processing system that allows for complex multitasking.

Dual Processing

The principle that our minds operate on two levels simultaneously - a fast, automatic, intuitive level, and a slower, more deliberate, rational level.

Sleep Spindles

Brief bursts of brain activity characterized by rapid oscillations, seen in the stage 2 of non-REM sleep, thought to be involved in memory consolidation.