Erica Intensely Dislikes a Particular Coworker and Seems Only to Notice

question 182

Multiple Choice

Erica intensely dislikes a particular coworker and seems only to notice her negative qualities. For example, when the coworker is late for work but happens to bring in donuts, Erica assumes that the coworker brought donuts because he knew he was going to be late and is trying to deflect attention his lateness. It does not occur to her that her coworker is late because he stopped to buy donuts. Erica's conclusions illustrate ____.

• A) confirmation bias
• B) the gambler's fallacy
• C) the conjunction fallacy
• D) illusory correlation

Understand the prevalence and impact of psychological disorders globally.

Distinguish between different types of psychological disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, and somatic symptom disorders.

Recognize the characteristics and symptoms of pathological anxiety.

Critically evaluate the DSM-5's methodology and its criticisms, including arbitrary cutoffs and gender bias.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Introspection

A methodological approach in which the researcher tries to understand the feelings and perspectives of others by mentally placing themselves in the other's position.

The Looking Glass Self

A sociological concept that suggests an individual's self grows out of society's interpersonal interactions and the perceptions of others.

The Me

A concept in sociology, referring to the part of an individual's self that is aware of the social expectations and attitudes of others.

The I

A term that can refer to the self as subject, the aspect of one's self that is conscious and thinks, differing from the observed self or "me."