The Shortcuts People Use in Order to Be Efficient in Interpreting

question 50

Multiple Choice

The shortcuts people use in order to be efficient in interpreting and making sense of their social worlds can lead to ______.

• A) lapses in memory
• B) social biases
• C) more effective information gathering
• D) perceptual biases

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Definitions:

Split-Brain Surgery

A surgical procedure that involves cutting the corpus callosum to treat severe epilepsy, affecting communication between the brain's hemispheres.

Mathematical Processing

The cognitive process that involves the ability to perform mathematical calculations and solve mathematical problems.

Left Hemisphere

The half of the human brain that is typically responsible for language, analytical thought, and logic.

Left Cerebral Hemisphere

The left side of the brain, typically associated with logical reasoning, analytical tasks, language, and mathematics.