People Who Are Risk Averse

question 99

Multiple Choice

People who are risk averse

• A) prefer a sure thing over a gamble with a higher expected value.
• B) choose the outcome with the highest expected value.
• C) choose the outcome with the lowest expected value.
• D) prefer gambles with lower expected values but potentially higher winnings over a sure thing.
• E) do not partake in any risky activities.

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Reactivity

The responsiveness of the cardiovascular system to stress or stimuli, indicating how heart rate, blood pressure, and blood flow change in response.

Psychologically Significant Stimulus

Refers to any event or object that has a notable impact on an individual's psychological state or behavior.

Psychosocial Variables

Psychological and social factors that influence an individual's mental health and behavior.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.