Why Do We Make So Many Errors in Decision Making,according

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Multiple Choice

Why do we make so many errors in decision making,according to the theory of bounded rationality

• A) Our brains have evolved to solve problems that are different from many of the problems we currently face in our modern environment. 
• B) We are incapable of actually considering all the factors necessary to make an optimal decision. 
• C) We have poor mathematical abilities, and so we miscalculate risks and benefits. 
• D) We are far too affected by our emotions to make difficult decisions.

Describe the characteristics and changes in the study of culture.

Recognize the impact of technology on communication and interpersonal relationships.

Differentiate between individualistic and collectivist cultures and their associated behaviors.

Identify the challenges and benefits of technology in contemporary society.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual acts in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or impulses.

Psychic Energy

A concept in psychoanalysis that refers to the force or influence behind human behaviors, emotions, and thoughts, often tied to unconscious processes.

Structural Theory

A theory in psychology and psychoanalysis that divides the psyche into three distinct parts (id, ego, and superego), each with its own roles and dynamics.

Freud

The founder of psychoanalysis, a discipline concerning the study of unconscious motivations and conflicts.