Ali Grabs Some Veggies in the Produce Section of the Grocery

question 23

Multiple Choice

Ali grabs some veggies in the produce section of the grocery store because he wants to eat better and lose weight. Positioned for optimal view in the checkout lane, Ali spies a candy bar. He remembers that he has not had lunch yet and so places it alongside the produce for purchase. How has Ali's decision to buy the candy bar been manipulated?

• A) His attention is being anchored and he is not sufficiently adjusting to it.
• B) A nudge is being used to take advantage of people's tendency to use Type 1 thinking.
• C) The availability heuristic is being used as the candy bar is made available at eye level.
• D) Representativeness is being used to get Ali to respond with "like goes with like."

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Definitions:

Pupil

The central, circular opening in the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light that enters the eye to reach the retina.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, responsible for controlling the diameter and size of the pupil and thus the amount of light reaching the retina.

Visible Light Waves

Electromagnetic waves that are visible to the human eye, which perceive them as colors.

Pupil

The adjustable opening in the center of the eye that allows varying amounts of light to enter.