We May Be More Reliant on Schematic Processing to Make

question 56

Multiple Choice

We may be more reliant on schematic processing to make a quick decision or form a quick impression when

• A) we are under performance pressure, e.g., if there is a time pressure to make a decision
• B) we are under increased levels of anxiety, or we are distracted
• C) the costs of being wrong are high
• D) both A and B

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Definitions:

Red Herring Fallacy

A logical fallacy where irrelevant information is presented to distract from the actual issue.

False Dichotomy

A logical fallacy that presents two opposing options as the only possibilities, when in fact more options may exist.

Appeal to Popularity

The appeal to popularity is a logical fallacy that suggests something is true, good, or desirable simply because it is popular or widely accepted by many people.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated.