A Decision Making Setting Is Said to Be ________ When

question 7

Multiple Choice

A decision making setting is said to be ________ when the outcomes of that decision are not known with certainty,and the possible outcomes associated with that decision,and their probability,are also not known before a decision is made.

• A)risky
• B)uncertain
• C)strategic
• D)typical

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

The stimulus that produces the conditioned response after classical conditioning (e.g., a bell causing dogs to salivate).

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly resistant to extinction.

Social Learning

A theory that posits people learn new behaviors and attitudes through observation and interaction with others.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.