Which of the Following Statements Regarding Behavioral Research Is True

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding behavioral research is true?

• A)It is a normative approach.
• B)The main concern of this type of research is how users of accounting information make decisions and what information they need.
• C)Many studies have shown that there are no discrepancies between normative decision models and the actual decision process of users.
• D)Since behavioral research is positive in approach, it is impossible to reach a conclusion regarding whether or not the usage of accounting data for decision-making purposes could be improved upon.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic and innate reaction to a stimulus, not learned through prior experience.

Bobo Doll Experiments

A series of studies conducted by Albert Bandura illustrating that children can learn and replicate aggressive behaviors simply by observing others.

Rewarded

To be given something in recognition or exchange for one’s effort or achievement.