When a Person Deliberately Does Something That Increases the Chances

question 70

Multiple Choice

When a person deliberately does something that increases the chances of failure, he or she is engaging in

• A)defensive pessimism.
• B)prevention focus.
• C)promotion focus.
• D)self-handicapping.

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Definitions:

Utility

A measure of satisfaction or benefit that a consumer receives from consuming goods and services.

Consumer Derives

The satisfaction or utility that a consumer obtains from the consumption of goods and services.

Total Utility

The complete fulfillment obtained from the consumption of a specific overall amount of a product or service.

Satisfaction

The feeling of fulfillment or contentment one derives from meeting a need or desire.