Elise Sees an Older Woman Setting on the Ground Outside

question 14

Multiple Choice

Elise sees an older woman setting on the ground outside a building and assumes that she must be begging for money as many others do in that area. As it happens, the woman had become dizzy and was sitting until she safely regained her balance. Elise likely used which of the following in making her judgment?

• A) a mental set
• B) acalculia
• C) the availability heuristic
• D) the representativeness heuristic

Explain the medical uses of cocaine in contemporary practice.

Understand the methods of cocaine administration and their implications.

Identify the impact of cocaine on the cardiovascular system.

Discuss the socio-historical context of cocaine misuse epidemics in the United States.

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Definitions:

Positive Mood

A state of mind characterized by optimism and a general sense of well-being.

Neutral Information

Data or facts presented without bias, allowing recipients to form their own opinions or conclusions.

Decision Making

The mental act of choosing one option out of several possible choices.

Escalation Of Commitment

A decision-making error in which individuals or groups continue to invest in a failing course of action based on the time, money, or resources they have already committed.