Linda and her friend, Cindy, meet to plan an exciting Saturday evening. Linda wants to go for a movie, whereas Cindy wants to go to a basketball game. However, the movie and the game begin at the same time. Hence, they need to decide on one of the activities. In this scenario, making the choice between the movie and the game exemplifies a situation of _____.
A) lexicographic processing
B) symbolic decisions
C) noncomparable decisions
D) judgmental decisions
E) evaluative processing

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of noncomparable decisions where Linda and Cindy need to choose between two options that cannot be compared directly. The decision to choose between a movie and a basketball game is subjective and depends on individual preferences. Therefore, there is no clear hierarchy of criteria to use for comparison, making it a noncomparable decision.

Linda and Her Friend, Cindy, Meet to Plan an Exciting