Nikki Is in the Second Grade and Is Given the Following

question 484

Multiple Choice

Nikki is in the second grade and is given the following problem to solve: John has 15 apples, Amy has 10 apples, and Chris has 5 apples.How many apples do John and Chris have altogether? Nikki adds the apples for all three people, using the irrelevant information about Amy's number of apples.Thus, according to Davidson, Nikki is displaying a lack of

• A) selective attention.
• B) selective comparison.
• C) selective encoding.
• D) selective combination.

Recognize and mitigate the symptoms and effects of groupthink in decision-making processes.

Understand the role and methods of brainstorming in idea generation within groups.

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of group decision-making.

Recognize the importance and application of decision-making software in facilitating thought organization and information gathering.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often resulting in a high and steady rate of response.

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement schedule in which rewards are delivered at consistent intervals of time, contingent upon the desired response.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology suggesting that a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.