The Principle That Irrelevant Detail Should Not Be Included in a Model

question 51

Multiple Choice

The principle that irrelevant detail should not be included in a model is known as

• A) a fallacy.
• B) ceteris paribus.
• C) Ockham's razor.
• D) normative economics.

Understand the contingency theory of leadership.

Understand the path-goal theory of leadership.

Identify and describe different leadership styles (e.g., directive, participative, supportive, achievement-oriented) within the context of path-goal theory.

Recognize the importance of situation in determining the leadership style.

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Definitions:

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behavior and the ways in which learning influences behavior, often through the principles of conditioning.

Unconscious Thoughts

Mental processes that occur without an individual's awareness, influencing behaviors and perceptions.

Environment Molds

Influences from an individual's surroundings that shape their behaviors, attitudes, and development.

Methodological Behaviorist

A type of behaviorism that focuses on observable behaviors and the relationships between stimuli and responses, excluding mental states.