John Learns About Michelle, a Student at a State University

question 85

Multiple Choice

John learns about Michelle, a student at a state university in New York, who has blond hair, enjoys summer, and likes the beach. John assumes she is from California (given the stereotypes about women from California) despite the fact that over 85% of students at this state university are from New York. This is best explained by

• A) divergent thinking.
• B) algorithms.
• C) knowledge of the base rate.
• D) the representativeness bias.
• E) convergent thinking.

Gain insight into the distribution and characteristics of major world religions, such as the proportion of religiously unaffiliated individuals and the prominence of certain religions.

Understand the significance of religious rituals and symbols in various religions, including the hajj in Islam and whirling dervishes in Sufism.

Recognize the role of religious leaders and sacred sites in religion, such as the importance of pilgrimages and the concept of sacred vs. profane places.

Analyze the impact of industry and modernity on religious practices, including the existence of shamans in industrial societies and the effects of animism.

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Definitions:

Legally Nonexistent Principal

A legal concept referring to a supposed entity or person in a transaction who, in fact, does not have legal existence.

Agent

An individual or entity authorized to act on behalf of another, known as the principal, in business transactions or other matters.

Liable

Being legally responsible for something, especially in terms of owing compensation or facing legal penalties for wrongful actions.

Subagent

An agent appointed by another agent with the principal's approval, to perform tasks or duties related to the principal's assignment.