The Increase in a Cost from One Alternative to Another

question 114

Short Answer

The increase in a cost from one alternative to another is called a(n)---------------cost.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

a part of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can have a detrimental effect on performance and behavior.

Stereotype Lift

A phenomenon wherein individuals from non-stereotyped groups perform better in situations where their counterparts are negatively stereotyped.

Stigma Consciousness

The awareness or sensitivity to the stigma one might face based on an attribute, identity, or status, affecting how one navigates social interactions and perceives oneself.