Gary Has a Beautiful House on the Beach in Vancouver

question 435

Multiple Choice

Gary has a beautiful house on the beach in Vancouver. When Gary drives to the office each morning he follows the coastline as he knows his office is directly south of his home and is also on the waterfront. He also uses the coast road to get to the dentist, the grocery store, and the post office. When his teenage son starts driving he immediately points out to Gary that he is driving an extra 6 miles a day when he takes the coast road to the post office. Gary missed the more efficient route due to his ______________.

• A)mental set
• B)inductive reasoning
• C)lack of framing the problem
• D)availability heuristic

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Definitions:

Intergroup Contact

The interaction between members of different social groups, which can reduce prejudice and improve intergroup relations.

Discriminatory Behavior

Actions or practices that result in unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on certain characteristics such as race, gender, or disability.

Emotional

Pertaining to feelings or affective states, often influencing behavior, perception, and physical responses.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment without adequate knowledge or exposure, often leading to discrimination and societal tension.