Which of the Following Research Projects Would Be Most Likely

question 210

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research projects would be most likely to be conducted by someone in the field of behavioural economics?

• A)a study of emotional influences on investment in the stock market
• B)a comparison of the personalities of people in different socioeconomic groups
• C)a comprehensive list of the cost of education in 40 different countries
• D)an efficiency study of a corporation

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Definitions:

Need for Cognition

An individual's tendency to engage in and enjoy activities that require thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Problem Solving

The cognitive process(es) used in transforming starting information into a goal state using specified means of solution.

Verbal Comprehension

The ability to understand words, sentences, and texts; often assessed in psychological testing as an aspect of cognitive ability.

Expressional Fluency

A measure of an individual's ability to swiftly find words and articulate ideas effectively.