Decision Making Often Can Be Influenced by the Way That

question 243

Multiple Choice

Decision making often can be influenced by the way that a problem is stated or structured, which is referred to as

• A)the base rate.
• B)framing.
• C)the denotative meaning.
• D)transformation.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

A bias towards attributing others' actions more to their personal qualities than to the context they are in.

Dispositional Factors

Personality attributes or traits that influence an individual's behavior or attitudes in various situations.

Situational Constraints

External factors that limit or influence an individual's ability to perform or behave in a certain way.

Divided Nation

A term used to describe a country that is split due to significant differences in opinions, beliefs, or values among its population.