Which of the Following May Be Considered a Basic Assumption

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be considered a basic assumption of the political model of decision making?

• A) people have inadequate control of environmental forces influencing outcomes of decisions
• B) decision alternatives can be objectively rank ordered in terms of appropriateness
• C) decision alternatives can be completely evaluated in terms of their potential value
• D) preferences for alternatives are unlikely to change if new information is obtained

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Rat Pressing Bar

An experimental setup wherein rats are conditioned to press a bar to receive a reward, often used in studies of behavior and learning.

Dog Blinking

A reflex or voluntary action in dogs to protect their eyes from foreign bodies or express emotions, not a widely recognized behavioral study term.

Law of Effect

Law stating that if an action is followed by a pleasurable consequence, it will tend to be repeated, and if followed by an unpleasant consequence, it will tend not to be repeated.