In Trying to Decide Which of Two Classmates Is Smarter

question 54

Multiple Choice

In trying to decide which of two classmates is smarter, you use the rule, "the faster people talk, the smarter they are," so you choose the classmate who talks faster.You have applied a ________ to decide who is smarter.

• A) systematic judgment
• B) self-fulfilling prophecy
• C) cultural truism
• D) judgmental heuristic

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Definitions:

Human Behavior

Actions and mannerisms exhibited by individuals, influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, and genetics.

Internal Validity

The accuracy with which a study can pinpoint one of various possible factors as the cause of a phenomenon.

External Validity

The degree to which the results of a study may be generalized beyond that study.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance commonly found in beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, known for its depressant effects on the central nervous system.