Identifying the Worst Possible Outcomes for Each Alternative in the Decision-Making

question 21

Multiple Choice

Identifying the worst possible outcomes for each alternative in the decision-making process is referred to as the

• A) optimistic approach.
• B) risk averting approach.
• C) pessimistic approach.
• D) satisficing approach.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a stimulus or event that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood of that behavior's recurrence.

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly resistant to extinction.

Reinforcement

An operational technique used in behavior analysis to increase the frequency of a desired behavior by introducing a motivating item after the behavior is exhibited.

DRH Schedule

Differential Reinforcement of High Rates of behavior schedule; a reinforcement schedule in which a higher rate of a specific behavior is reinforced, encouraging the behavior to occur more frequently.