Information That Does Not Fit Our Expectations for a Situation

question 171

Multiple Choice

Information that does not fit our expectations for a situation, but is not extremely unexpected, is likely to be

• A) forgotten.
• B) added to our schema.
• C) remembered.
• D) trigger a flashbulb memory.

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Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The inclination to prefer individuals from one's own group above those from outsider groups, frequently resulting in bias and unfair treatment.

Free Riders

Individuals or entities that benefit from resources, goods, or services without paying for them or contributing to their provision.

Common Resource

A type of good that is accessible to all members of a community or society but is susceptible to overuse and depletion.

Disjunctive Tasks

Tasks in which the performance of the group is determined by the performance of the best individual member.