Robert Has a List of Characteristics That He Wants His

question 71

Multiple Choice

Robert has a list of characteristics that he wants his new house to have, and he has listed every item in that list in their order of importance to him. Among the items on his list, the proximity to a bus stop has the highest priority as it is his primary means of commuting, and the street name has the lowest priority. In this scenario, Robert is using _____ to make a rational decision.

• A) absolute comparisons
• B) relative comparisons
• C) benchmarking
• D) satisficing

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli whose removal or avoidance following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Childhood Exposure

The experiences or environments a person is exposed to during their formative years, which can significantly impact their development.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is strengthened or weakened by reinforcement or punishment.

Respondent Conditioning

Another term for classical conditioning, emphasizing the response aspect of the conditioning process.