When Carl,a Cuban,migrated to England,he Realized He Had No Suitable

question 32

Multiple Choice

When Carl,a Cuban,migrated to England,he realized he had no suitable clothes for the winter.Carl felt that he required some warm clothes to brace himself up for the English winter.Which of the following activities in the decision-making process represents this perceived requirement?

• A) Need recognition
• B) Search for information
• C) Evaluation of alternatives
• D) Choice
• E) Postchoice evaluation

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

Involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed after a particular behavior, with the aim of decreasing that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the behavior is reinforced after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, creating a steady, consistent response rate.