Which of the Following Provides Evidence That Our Decisions About

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides evidence that our decisions about preferences are often based on information that should be irrelevant?

• A)People have difficulty waiting for a reward, and prefer immediate ones.
• B)People rate identical wines differently, depending on the price tags.
• C)People prefer a guaranteed $5 rather than a 50/50 chance at $10.
• D)People can learn to enjoy things that they thought they wouldn't like.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Rationalization

An ego defense mechanism in which one creates acceptable reasons for unwanted or undesirable behavior.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism in which reasoning is used to block confrontation with an unconscious conflict and its associated emotional stress.

Pleasure Principle

The pursuit of gratification that characterizes id functioning.