College Students Who __________ Show Large Cognitive Gains

question 44

Multiple Choice

College students who __________ show large cognitive gains.

• A) engage in campus academics but avoid involvement in extracurricular campus life
• B) focus on classroom learning rather than civic engagement in their chosen field
• C) connect their community service experiences with their classroom learning
• D) interact with racially, ethnically, sexually, and religiously homogeneous peers

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making by reducing complex problem-solving to simpler judgments.

Decision-Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action among multiple alternatives based on the assessment of each option's potential outcomes.

Mental Shortcuts

Heuristic methods or simplified processes used by the brain to make decisions or solve problems quickly.

Implicit Attitudes

Unconscious beliefs or feelings that may influence behavior and perceptions without one's direct awareness.