The Shortcuts That People Use to Make Judgments and Decisions

question 134

Multiple Choice

The shortcuts that people use to make judgments and decisions quickly and efficiently are called

• A) cultural truisms.
• B) judgmental heuristics.
• C) rationalizations.
• D) structural equations.

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Definitions:

Postreinforcement Pause

A cessation of behavior following reinforcement on a ratio schedule, which is followed by resumption of responding at the intensity characteristic of that ratio schedule.

Behavioral Contrast

The phenomenon where the rate of response to one stimulus changes as a consequence of a change in reinforcement conditions for another stimulus.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A Variable-Interval Schedule is a type of reinforcement schedule where responses are reinforced after varying intervals of time, making the reinforcement unpredictable.

Primary Reinforcement

A reinforcer that satisfies a basic biological need, such as food, water, or sleep, and is inherently rewarding.