Agatha Harkness-Smythe Is Determined to Ban Guns in the United

question 141

Multiple Choice

Agatha Harkness-Smythe is determined to ban guns in the United States. This is a controversial topic and social scientists have debated whether the ownership of guns by citizens increases or decreases crime. Agatha could go to the library and look up studies on the linkage between guns and crime rates. Instead, Agatha just reads the local newspaper and only cuts out articles about robberies in which the "bad guy" used a firearm. Agatha is demonstrating

• A) mental set.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) stereotype threat.
• D) mindlessness.
• E) flow.

Assess the differences in motivations and the significance of autonomy in enhancing motivation.

Recognize the concept of delayed gratification and its importance in self-control.

Analyze the connection between self-awareness and mental health issues, including suicidal tendencies.

Understand the concept of goal shielding and its role in achieving objectives.

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Definitions:

Maintain Privacy

The action or practice of keeping one's personal information confidential and controlling the distribution and use of data related to oneself.

Greenpeace

An international environmental organization that campaigns for the protection of natural resources and the prevention of environmental degradation.

Davis-Moore Thesis

The theory that social stratification is functional for society because it ensures that key social positions are held by the most capable people.

Social Stratification

A society’s hierarchical ranking of people into social classes.