The Tendency to Perceive and Approach Problems in Certain Ways

question 144

Multiple Choice

The tendency to perceive and approach problems in certain ways is called ________.

• A) noncompensatory modeling
• B) mental set
• C) prototypical idealization
• D) means-end analysis

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Definitions:

Perceived Legitimacy

The extent to which an authority, institution, or power is regarded as justified, rightful, and acceptable.

Milgram Studies

A series of psychological experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which measured the willingness of study participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Physical Distance

The measurable space between two or more entities, commonly influencing social interactions and perceptions of accessibility.

Hierarchical Power

A form of power distribution where authority is ranked in levels from the top down, with each level having control over levels below.