Applied Methods Corporation Promises to Give Stock Options to Belden,a

question 32

Multiple Choice

Applied Methods Corporation promises to give stock options to Belden,a production designer,for processes he has already designed. This promise is

• A)enforceable because it is a new contract.
• B)enforceable because it is an illusory promise.
• C)enforceable because it is supported by past consideration.
• D)unenforceable.

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Definitions:

Associative Strength

The measure of how strongly two ideas or stimuli are linked in a person's mind.

Surprise Value

The significance or impact of an unexpected event, which can greatly influence learning and memory processes.

Overshadowing

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where a more salient stimulus prevents the learning of a less salient one.

CS Preexposure Effect

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where prior exposure to the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus can inhibit the formation of a conditioned response.