If a Person Takes an Action If, and Only If

question 52

Multiple Choice

If a person takes an action if, and only if, the extra benefits from taking that action are at least as great as the extra costs, then that person is:

• A)not following the Cost-Benefit Principle.
• B)following the Scarcity Principle.
• C)following the Cost-Benefit Principle.
• D)not rational.

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Definitions:

Perpetrator

An individual who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

Secondary Control

A coping mechanism where individuals adjust their thoughts or emotions to deal with situations beyond their control.

Secondary Control

A coping mechanism that involves adjusting one's own goals and efforts to deal with situations that are perceived as uncontrollable.

Primary Control

The effort to change the external world so that it aligns with one's personal needs, desires, or goals.