When Howie's Previous Girlfriend Used to Get Upset with Him

question 153

Multiple Choice

When Howie's previous girlfriend used to get upset with him, he could smooth things over by buying flowers or chocolates for her. He keeps trying this strategy with his current girlfriend, but she gets angry with him each time. It appears that Howie has developed a _______________, which is interfering with the development of a new relationship strategy.

• A) mental set
• B) fairness bias
• C) hindsight bias
• D) confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Compliance

The tendency to agree to do things requested by others.

Obedience

The act of following the directions or commands of an authority figure.

Bystander Intervention Effect

The failure to offer help to people in need.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations.