Why Might Ted,an Older Generation X Member,likely Be Worse Off

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why might Ted,an older Generation X member,likely be worse off at present if he loses his job than his son,Gary?

• A) because his computer skills are relatively poor
• B) because his networking base is narrower
• C) because he has a much larger mortgage to pay for
• D) because he has a large growing family to support

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability of an individual to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond to them differently.

Selective Retention

The psychological process by which individuals remember information that is consistent with their beliefs and attitudes while forgetting or ignoring contradictory information.

Routine Problem Solving

The use of simple, habitual decision-making strategies in buying situations that are familiar and not considered to be of high importance.

Behavioral Learning

Behavioral learning theory suggests that learning is the result of conditioning, where behavior is shaped through reinforcement or punishment, leading to a change in behavior patterns.