Which of the Following Is NOT Directly an Example of Categorical

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT directly an example of categorical thinking?

• A)You see someone standing near a group of similar-looking people and assume that person is associated with the group.
• B)You notice three weeks of weaker sales and conclude that sales will continue to weaken.
• C)You pay more attention to the most recent information received.
• D)You learn that another student in your project team comes from a country which is stereotypically viewed as hard-working,so you believe that this student is also hard-working.
• E)A basketball player has scored more than usual over the past three games,so you conclude that the player is on a winning streak.

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Definitions:

Egalitarian

Relating to the belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.

Utilitarian

Pertains to the ethical theory that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, generally defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Macroallocation

Refers to the broad, system-wide distribution of healthcare resources and services, focusing on how resources are allocated across different regions, populations, or types of care.

Altruistic Donation

This is the act of donating an organ or tissue without receiving any financial or material compensation in return.