Reggie Is Busy Trying to Prepare a Complicated Recipe for Dinner

question 177

Multiple Choice

Reggie is busy trying to prepare a complicated recipe for dinner when his sons come in asking him who can use the computer first. One son, Jason, gives a long explanation about why he needs it, and goes on for some time. The other son, Cameron, just gives a short explanation. If Reggie is processing these arguments via the heuristic route, who is he most likely to give computer privileges to first?

• A) He would make them decide between themselves.
• B) He would disallow them both from using the computer because he is in a bad mood.
• C) Jason
• D) Cameron

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Definitions:

Anxiety Sensitivity

Belief that bodily symptoms have harmful consequences.

Bodily Symptoms

Physical manifestations of illness or distress, such as pain, fatigue, or nausea, which may or may not have a clear medical cause.

Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety and physical symptoms, based on a perceived threat rather than imminent danger.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by intense fear and avoidance of social situations due to excessive self-consciousness and concern about being judged or embarrassed.