According to prospect theory, when will people choose to take on risks?

A) never, as it is a rational choice model
B) when evaluating potential gains
C) when evaluating potential losses
D) when outcomes are framed in terms of probability


C) when evaluating potential losses

Psychology

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A. iconic memory B. retrieval C. maintenance rehearsal D. interference

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_____ designs are to studying individuals of different ages at the same time as _____ designs are to studying the same people over a period of time

a. Sequential; cross-sectional b. Longitudinal; sequential c. Longitudinal; cross-sectional d. Cross-sectional; longitudinal

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________ refers to the physical and mental response to a challenging or threatening situation

a. Appraisal b. Stress c. Strain d. Burnout e. Lability

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In a "Social Policy Perspective," all of the following were given as reasons for parents to be licensed EXCEPT

A) providing a way to determine parental competence. B) saving children from neglect and violence. C) preventing single people from having children. D) preventing future crime and violence committed by maltreated children.

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