You Are Looking to Buy a New Smart Phone and Have

question 175

Multiple Choice

You are looking to buy a new smart phone and have come to the conclusion that an iPhone is probably the best. So when you see an ad in a magazine for a Samsung, you just turn the page an ignore it. This probably reflects the operation of

• A) confirmation bias
• B) mental shortcuts
• C) critical thinking
• D) gathering empirical evidence
• E) a self-correcting bias

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Definitions:

Nature‒Nurture Interactions

The complex interplay between genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental influences (nurture) in shaping the behavior, personality traits, and physical characteristics of an individual.

Individualism

A theory in society that prioritizes individual freedom over the control of groups or government.

Pruning Process

The brain's way of shedding unnecessary neuronal connections while strengthening those that are used more frequently, crucial for healthy brain development.

Selective Mating

The process by which individuals choose mates based on specific traits, potentially guiding the genetic characteristics of offspring.