If the Payoff from Outcome a Is Twice the Payoff

question 16

Multiple Choice

If the payoff from outcome A is twice the payoff from outcome B, then the ratio of these utilities will be

• A) ​2 to 1.
• B) ​less than 2 to 1.
• C) ​more than 2 to 1.
• D) ​unknown without further information.

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Definitions:

Hopelessness

A feeling or state in which an individual believes that no positive outcomes can occur and that they have no control over aspects of their life.

Deep Depression

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Self-worth

An individual's perception of their own value or worthiness.

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