Which of the Following Is the Most Plausible Way to Improve

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most plausible way to improve performance on the Wason four-card task?

• A)Reframe the problem so that it uses valid categorical syllogisms instead of conditional statements.
• B)Encourage participants to flip over all of the cards.
• C)Change the context of the problem so that the participant imagines he or she is a cop searching a bar for underage drinkers.
• D)Research suggests that nothing can be done to improve performance on this task.

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Definitions:

Ration Coupons

Documents or digital vouchers that allow the holder to purchase a certain amount of a product, often used by governments in times of shortage to ensure equitable distribution.

Right to Purchase

The option or privilege given to an individual or entity to buy something at a predetermined price within a specific time frame.

Price System

The mechanism whereby the prices of goods and services are determined in a free market economy, primarily through the interaction of supply and demand.

Allocation of Resources

The process of distributing available resources among various uses in an economy to meet the needs and desires of individuals and entities.