Behavioral Economics and Conventional Decision-Making Models
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What term do behavioral economists use to describe the way people actually behave?

  • Satisficing (correct)
  • Rationalizing
  • Optimizing
  • Maximizing
  • What concept involves mental shortcuts that allow people to make judgments quickly and efficiently?

  • Bounded rationality (correct)
  • Forecasting
  • Maximizing
  • Rational expectations
  • What do some behavioral economists argue about using heuristics in decision-making?

  • They are irrelevant in behavioral economics
  • They always lead to optimal results
  • They are only used by expert decision-makers
  • They typically result in errors and biases (correct)
  • Which term is used to describe decision-making shortcuts or heuristics according to the text?

    <p>Satisficing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In behavioral economics, what is the term used for the way in which people actually behave?

    <p>Boundedly rational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do behavioral economists refer to as mental shortcuts that allow quick and efficient judgments?

    <p>Bounded rationality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of behavioral economics?

    <p>To study the behavior of individuals in real-world situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does behavioral economics differ from conventional economics?

    <p>It enriches economic analyses with insights from psychology and neuroscience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In behavioral economics, what influences people's decisions?

    <p>Passion and reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key benefit of using insights from psychology in economic analyses?

    <p>Enhancing the realism of economic models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that behavioral economics considers when studying decision-making?

    <p>Emotions and reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does behavioral economics contribute to economic analyses compared to traditional economics?

    <p>By incorporating insights from various fields like sociology and law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to behavioral economics, how do people feel about losses?

    <p>People despise losses and are willing to sacrifice income to avoid them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does traditional economics differ from behavioral economics in terms of decision making?

    <p>Traditional economics focuses on maximizing wealth, while behavioral economics considers emotions and intuition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept refers to people's reluctance to let go of lost causes or avoid ambiguous outcomes?

    <p>Loss aversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do emotions and intuition influence decision making in behavioral economics?

    <p>They build on memories of past experiences and understandings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives people to sacrifice income and wealth in behavioral economics, even when faced with risks?

    <p>The fear of failure and loss aversion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the phenomenon where individuals are willing to punish cheats and free riders even at the expense of their income?

    <p>Fairness tendency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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