Pat and Chris Are Vying for Jordan's Heart,and Both Value

question 6

Multiple Choice

Pat and Chris are vying for Jordan's heart,and both value winning Jordan's affection at $500.Jordan will choose between them based solely on which one spends the most money on gifts,movies,dinner and other enticements.Pat and Chris are fully aware of each other and of each other's spending.Spending must be in increments of $1 or more.
Before the competition begins,Pat decides to spend up to $250 on Jordan.If Chris knows that this is Pat's plan,Chris should

• A)match Pat's $250.
• B)commit to spending a maximum of $251.
• C)anticipate that Pat will not stick with the original plan to spend $250.
• D)enter into an informal agreement with Pat by which both agree to spend only $100.

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Definitions:

Social Deficiencies

Lacks or shortcomings in one's ability to perform in social settings or maintain successful social relationships.

Attachment Style

Patterns of forming emotional bonds and relating to others, developed in early childhood and persisting into adulthood.

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Passionate

Having or expressing strong emotions or beliefs towards something or someone, often characterized by enthusiasm and intense interest.