Megan Was Certain That She Would Never Live Far Away

question 28

Multiple Choice

Megan was certain that she would never live far away from her family. However, when offered a better job in another state, she decided to move. Megan's experience best illustrates

• A) hindsight bias.
• B) common sense.
• C) unconscious thinking.
• D) overconfidence.

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Definitions:

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a generalized prejudice towards people from other groups.

Culture Wars

Conflicts between cultural groups or ideologies, often regarding values, beliefs, and societal norms.

Hegemony

The dominance of one group over others, often exercised through a combination of political, economic, and cultural means.

Symbolic Culture

The aspect of culture that includes nonmaterial cultural elements such as symbols, language, norms, and values that represent the ideas and beliefs of a society.