On a Chilly Winter Day Michael Was Walking by a Kiosk

question 16

Multiple Choice

On a chilly winter day Michael was walking by a kiosk that sold vacation packages to the Bahamas. There were pictures of sunny skies and beautiful beaches. He imagined himself on those warm and inviting beaches. The next thing he knew, he had purchased a five-night cruise ticket to Bahamas for a mid-winter getaway. Which of the following heuristics triggered Michael's decision to buy the ticket?

• A) "Us vs. Them"
• B) simulation
• C) availability
• D) power differential

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Definitions:

Zone of Proximal Development

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