The Discussion of Reading Comprehension Emphasized That People Draw Inferences

question 66

Multiple Choice

The discussion of reading comprehension emphasized that people draw inferences during reading. For example, when people were reading a passage that contradicted an inference, they usually took longer to read it

• A) if the goal sentence was located near the contradictory material, rather than far away.
• B) only if they were allowed a long processing time between reading the passage and judging it.
• C) in both the "near" and the "far" conditions.
• D) if they were novices, rather than experts.

Understand the symptoms and consequences of groupthink.

Recognize the process and effects of escalation of commitment in decision-making.

Differentiate between informational influence and normative influence in group settings.

Understand the concept of conformity and the situations that increase or decrease it.

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Definitions:

Competitive Price-searcher Market

A market structure where firms have some degree of market power, enabling them to set prices above marginal cost, but must consider competitor prices to attract consumers.

Product Diversity

The variance in products and services offered by companies or available in a market, aiming to cater to different consumer preferences.

Existing Firms

Companies or businesses that are currently operating in the market, as opposed to new startups or entities planning to enter the market.

Economic Losses

Economic Losses indicate a situation where the total cost of a business or activity exceeds the total revenue generated, resulting in a net loss.