In the Context of Making a Choice, _____ Requires Searching

question 116

Multiple Choice

In the context of making a choice, _____ requires searching thoroughly for a complete range of alternatives, carefully assessing each alternative, comparing one to another, and then choosing or creating the very best.

• A) benchmarking
• B) maximizing
• C) forecasting
• D) satisficing
• E) optimizing

Understand the basic principles of personality theories.

Identify the role of situation and context in behavior.

Recognize the influence of genetic and environmental factors on personality traits.

Describe the methods used in personality assessment and their limitations.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Support

Support aimed at addressing psychological and social needs to improve an individual's emotional wellbeing.

Catharsis Hypothesis

The idea that expressing or getting out one's emotions, especially anger, can lead to a reduction in these feelings and promote psychological health.

Relative Deprivation

The perception that we are worse off relative to those with whom we compare ourselves.

James-Lange Theory

A conceptual framework proposing that the feeling of an emotion is a result of prior physiological stimulation.