Figure 17-3

question 372

Multiple Choice

Figure 17-3. Katie and Taylor are roommates. On a particular day, their lawn needs to be mowed. Each person has to decide whether to take part in mowing the lawn. At the end of the day, either the lawn will be mowed (if one or both roommates take part in mowing) , or it will remain unmowed (if neither roommate mows) . With happiness measured on a scale of 1 (very unhappy) to 10 (very happy) , the possible outcomes are as follows:

-Refer to Figure 17-3.In pursuing her own self-interest,Katie will

• A) refrain from mowing whether or not Taylor mows.
• B) mow only if Taylor mows.
• C) mow only if Taylor refrains from mowing.
• D) mow whether or not Taylor mows.

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Definitions:

Just-World Phenomenon

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is inherently fair, causing people to rationalize an unfortunate situation as deserved by the victim.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those in other groups in terms of preference, trust, and favoritism.

Neural Influences

The impacts of the nervous system's structure and function on behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes.

Aggression

A variety of actions that may cause physical or mental damage to the individual, others, or items surrounding them.