Albert Einstein Was Offered the Presidency of Israel in 1952

question 7

Multiple Choice

Albert Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952, but turned the position down because of his failing health. The assumption that a Nobel winning physicist would understand the dynamics of nation building falls under which error of personal experience?

• A) overgeneralization
• B) premature closure
• C) selective observation
• D) halo effect

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Definitions:

Opposites Attract

A theory suggesting that individuals are drawn to others who have different personality traits, interests, or physical attributes.

Homogamy

The tendency of like to mate with like.

Darley and Batson

Researchers known for their study on the "Good Samaritan" behavior, examining the effects of situational variables on helping behavior.

Good Samaritan

A person who altruistically helps others, especially strangers, in emergency situations without expecting any form of reward.