The Shopper Who Says to Himself, "I've Waited Too Long

question 114

Multiple Choice

The shopper who says to himself, "I've waited too long in this line. I don't really need to buy this product today," and leaves the store is an illustration of which element of arrival behavior?

• A) random arrival
• B) renege
• C) random departure
• D) balk
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or positive outcomes.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Breadwinner

Traditionally refers to the primary income earner in a household, responsible for supporting the family financially.

Attachment Style

Patterns of relating to others formed in childhood, based on the nature of interactions with caregivers, affecting relationships throughout one's life.