When the Probability of Cheating Being Detected Is Zero,the Becker

question 1

Multiple Choice

When the probability of cheating being detected is zero,the Becker Rational Model predicts that people will:

• A) Cheat, without limit
• B) Cheat, by weighing the clear-cut benefits against the uncertain harm to their self-esteem
• C) Not cheat at all if they are believers in virtue ethics
• D) Not cheat, as long as the severity of punishment in society is severe

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Definitions:

Availability Heuristic

A strategy in which one estimates the frequency or probability of an event by the ease with which mental operations, such as retrieval of examples and construction of examples, can be carried out.

Frequency

In general terms, it refers to how often something occurs within a specific interval or context, such as the number of repetitions of a wave per second in physics.

Expected Utility Theory

A normative model of decision making in which the decision maker weighs the personal importance and probabilities of different outcomes in choosing among alternatives in order to maximize overall satisfaction of personal goals.

Prescriptive

Relating to the imposition or enforcement of rules, norms, or recommendations, often in a directive way.