Christine Recently Read Blink: the Power of Thinking Without Thinking

question 18

Multiple Choice

Christine recently read Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell and she is trying to explain the concept of "thin-slicing" to her colleagues. Which of the following statements could she use to best describe the concept of "thin-slicing"?

• A) The unconscious mind makes decisions based on no prior experience.
• B) The unconscious mind finds patterns in situations and behaviors based upon very narrow experiences.
• C) The unconscious mind finds patterns in situations and behaviors based upon a large range of experiences.
• D) The conscious mind finds patterns in situations and behaviors based on prior research and best practices.

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Definitions:

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil that controls the amount of light entering the eye.

Opening

An aperture or gap that allows access, passage, or a view through something.

Light

A type of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, responsible for the sense of sight.

Eye Sockets

The bony structures in the skull that house and protect the eyes, also known as orbits.