Research Suggests That People Often Learn to Behave in Particular

question 57

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that people often learn to behave in particular ways based on modeling (observing and copying other's behaviors) . Which statement best describes how aggressive and nonaggressive models work?

• A)Aggressive models can increase aggressive behavior. However, nonaggressive models do not appear to have much impact on people ' s behavior.
• B)Aggressive models can increase aggressive behavior, and nonaggressive models can decrease it.
• C)Aggressive models do not appear to have much impact on people ' s behavior. However, nonaggressive models can decrease aggressive behavior.
• D)Neither aggressive models nor nonaggressive models appear to have much impact on people ' s behavior.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curves

A graphical representation showing combinations of goods that provide equal satisfaction and utility to a consumer.

Vertical Axis

In graphing, the y-axis, which typically represents the dependent variable or the quantity being measured.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that shows the relationship between an individual's consumption bundle and the level of satisfaction or utility derived from it.

Indifference Curves

Indifference curves are graphical representations used in microeconomics to demonstrate a consumer's preferences for various combinations of two goods, keeping satisfaction constant.