Nisbett (2003) Suggested That the Difference in Ways of Thinking

question 83

Multiple Choice

Nisbett (2003) suggested that the difference in ways of thinking came from differences in East and West philosophical traditions. With that in mind, how would you expect your new roommate, who is from Korea, to think?

• A) holistically
• B) analytically
• C) representatively
• D) controlled and slowly

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Definitions:

Time Allocation

The decision about how many hours to spend on different activities, which leads to a decision about how much labor to supply.

Income Effect

The change in an individual’s or economy’s income and how that change affects the quantity demanded of a good or service.

Hourly Wage

The amount of money paid for each hour of work, often set by an employer or by legal minimum wage laws.

Substitution Effect

The economic principle that as prices rise or income decreases, consumers will replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.