The Covariation Model Suggests That When There Are Multiple Potential

question 6

Multiple Choice

The covariation model suggests that when there are multiple potential causes for an act, we ascribe causality to ______.

• A) the most distinctive cause
• B) the one that co-varies with the behaviour to the greatest extent
• C) the most representative cause
• D) the most available cause

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Definitions:

Profitability Index

A measure comparing the present value of future cash flows to the initial investment, used to assess the attractiveness of a project.

Present Value

Present value is the current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return, important in assessing the value of investments.

Initial Investment

refers to the initial amount of money invested in a project or venture to get it started.

Profitability Index

A financial tool that calculates the relationship between the costs and benefits of a project, where a value above 1 indicates a profitable project.