A Student Has a D Grade Average in Her Accounting

question 101

Multiple Choice

A student has a D grade average in her accounting course and a B grade average in her economics course. She decides to study an extra hour for her accounting exam and one less hour for her economics exam hoping to improve her accounting grade while not hurting her economics grade. This is an example of:

• A) using assumptions to simplify.
• B) thinking at the margin.
• C) ceteris paribus.
• D) caveat emptor.

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Definitions:

Stereotyping

The act of assigning generalized and often inaccurate or simplified attributes to a group of people, neglecting individual differences.

Projection

Projection is the assignment of personal attributes to other individuals.

Gender Stereotyping

The practice of ascribing to individuals specific attributes, characteristics, or roles based solely on their gender.

Selective Perception

A cognitive process where individuals interpret and focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others, based on their interests, backgrounds, and attitudes.