Kyle Is Buying a New Mattress for His Bed

question 95

Multiple Choice

Kyle is buying a new mattress for his bed.Instead of spending hours or days finding the perfect mattress,Kyle buys the first mattress that is in his price range,and feels "comfortable enough." Kyle's behaviour is typical of a(n) _______________.

• A)maximizer
• B)heuristic thinker
• C)algorithmic thinker
• D)satisficer

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Definitions:

Stressful Stimulus

Any external or internal event or condition that causes stress in an individual, potentially leading to a physiological and psychological response.

Fear of Heights

An anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational and excessive fear of heights, also known as acrophobia.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Placebo Technique

A harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.