Which of the Following Would Be an Example of an Obsession

question 732

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of an obsession?

• A) reinserting one's house key seven times before leaving to be sure the door is locked
• B) checking CNN every 20 minutes for reports about asteroids approaching Earth
• C) thinking several times an hour about the family pet escaping though an open yard gate
• D) counting one's heart rate as a distraction from sexually arousing thoughts

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Definitions:

Noncompensatory Decision

A decision-making process in which options are evaluated in a way that one attribute cannot make up for a disadvantage in another.

Compensatory Decision

A decision-making process where the consumer evaluates the positive and negative attributes of each alternative and makes a trade-off to arrive at a decision.

Unrealistically High

describes a level or amount that exceeds practical possibilities or reasonable expectations, often in context to prices or goals.

Marketers

Professionals responsible for promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service, including market research and advertising to reach potential consumers.