Laurel Finished the Multiple-Choice Portion of Her Biology Exam and Now

question 8

Multiple Choice

Laurel finished the multiple-choice portion of her biology exam and now just has to answer a few essay questions. Unfortunately, she's running out of time and won't be able to write complete, well-composed answers to all of the questions. It would be most appropriate for Laurel to

• A) write complete answers for as many questions as possible.
• B) leave a question blank.
• C) use bullet points in her answers.
• D) ask her instructor for more time.

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Definitions:

Underlying Attitude

A person’s enduring beliefs or feelings about an object or concept that influence their behavior, often without their conscious awareness.

Future Behavior

Future behavior refers to actions or reactions that an individual is expected to perform in the future, based on various predictors.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Rational Commitment

A decision-making approach where choices are made based on logical evaluation and reason rather than emotion or social pressure.