The Second Motivational Argument Poses a Problem for

question 24

Multiple Choice

The second motivational argument poses a problem for

• A) objective theories of welfare.
• B) the desire theory.
• C) Both of the above
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Category Hierarchies

Organizational systems that classify groups or objects into ranked categories based on shared characteristics or importance.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut where the likelihood of an object belonging to a category is assessed based on how typical the object seems of the category.

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, comprehend, prioritize, and recall facts in a manner that corroborates one's established beliefs or conjectures.

Framing Effect

A cognitive bias where people decide on options based on whether the choices are presented with positive or negative connotations.