Which of the Following Best Explains Why People Persist in Behaving

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why people persist in behaving in an unrewarding way?

• A) Most people opt for the secure,low-risk alternative.
• B) Most people opt for the high-risk,adventurous option.
• C) There are greater potential benefits.
• D) There is a high degree of uncertainty in their current behavior.

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Definitions:

Spacing Effect

A psychological phenomenon where learning is more effective when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed together.

Mnemonics

Memory aids, especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational strategies.

Clark Kerr

An influential American educator and economist known for his work as the 12th President of the University of California system, where he contributed significantly to the expansion of higher education.

Political Orientation

The identification with or membership in a particular political ideology or set of beliefs.