Chapter 3 Contains the Sentence, "Several of the Traits Studied

question 12

Multiple Choice

Chapter 3 contains the sentence, "Several of the traits studied are deemed to be over-represented among entrepreneurs - the traits are more common among entrepreneurs than among the population at large." According to the book, which of the following four psychological traits are deemed to be over-represented amongst entrepreneurs?

• A) high level of aggression
• B) high IQ
• C)high tolerance for ambiguity
• D) high self-efficacy
• E) high need for achievement
• F) internal locus of control
• G) strong charisma
• H)high capacity to bargain

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Definitions:

UCS

Unconditioned Stimulus; in classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally, naturally, and automatically triggers a response without prior learning.

CR

In classical conditioning, it stands for Conditioned Response, which is the learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the process through which a conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually disappears.

Omission Training

A behavior modification technique that involves removing a positive stimulus to decrease a behavior's frequency.