A Baseball Manager Who Clings to Old Strategies That Are

question 80

Multiple Choice

A baseball manager who clings to old strategies that are ineffective,a lawyer who selects juries according to false stereotypes,and a political leader who does not withdraw support for a failing program are all exhibiting

• A)belief perseverance.
• B)confirmatory hypothesis testing.
• C)the fundamental attribution error.
• D)need for closure.

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Definitions:

Tension

A state of mental or emotional strain, often resulting from challenging or demanding circumstances.

Stimulus-Response Units

In behavioral psychology, these are the basic elements of behavior, indicating a direct, observable link between a stimulus and a response it triggers.

Learning-Performance Distinction

Highlights the difference between acquiring a skill (learning) and demonstrating it (performance), emphasizing that learning may occur without immediate evidence through performance.

Cognitive Purposive Expression

A theory or perspective in psychology that emphasizes the role of mental processes and purposive behavior in understanding and expressing emotions.