According to the Framing Effect

question 74

Multiple Choice

According to the framing effect,

• A) under some circumstances, the framework of a question encourages too much reliance on the representativeness heuristic.
• B) when people make decisions, the deep structure-or frame-is more important than the surface structure.
• C) decision-makers show a clear-cut tendency to assume that the same frame holds true for all the decisions in a particular set.
• D) the way in which a question is asked has an important influence on people's decisions.

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Definitions:

Tokenism

A condition in which a person is visibly identified as a minority in a dominant culture. These people are identified as representative of their minority groups, and any failure is viewed as a failing of the minority group to which they belong. Tokenism is a creation of the perceptual and communication practices of those who shape the dominant culture of the organization.

Corporate Setting

An environment related to, or characteristic of, a corporation, often involving business operations and professional interactions.

Dominant Culture

The established beliefs, values, and practices that significantly influence society, often set by the majority or ruling group.

Affirmative Action

Policies and practices designed to combat discrimination and promote equal opportunity in employment, education, and other areas.