Harry Makes a Statement to a Group of Friends That

question 59

Multiple Choice

Harry makes a statement to a group of friends that, "people who drive red cars get more speeding tickets". The group agrees with the statement because a member of the group, "Jim", drives a red car and frequently gets speeding tickets. This is an example of making a decision based on

• A) convergent thinking.
• B) incubation.
• C) an availability heuristic.
• D) divergent thinking.
• E) subgoal analysis.

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Definitions:

Gestalt Therapy

A type of mental health therapy that highlights the importance of personal accountability and concentrates on the person's current experiences, the dynamics between therapist and client, the social and environmental factors influencing a person's life, and the self-adjustments made in response to their broader circumstances.

Directive

An instruction or order given with authority, often in a formal or regulatory context.

Ideal Self

The person an individual aspires to be, often involving aspirations and values that motivate behavior.

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing individual potential for growth and the importance of self-actualization.