For Which One of the Following Individuals Is Behavior Clearly

question 46

Multiple Choice

For which one of the following individuals is behavior clearly affected by an incentive?

• A) Alphonso gets wrapped up in a mystery novel and doesn't hear the doorbell ring.
• B) Blake does several extra-credit projects to ensure his A in sociology.
• C) Cecil smiles when his girlfriend gives him a new sweater.
• D) Darren eats junk food even when he's not hungry.

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Definitions:

Conventional Role

Societal norms that dictate the expected behaviors, duties, and responsibilities of individuals based on their social or demographic characteristics, such as gender or age.

Middle Adulthood

A stage of life typically ranging from about 40 to 65 years old, marked by stability, growth in career, and family life.

Suicide

The act of intentionally causing one's own death.

Homicide

The act of one human being killing another.