Brittany Decides to Save $50 from Each Paycheck So That

question 97

Multiple Choice

Brittany decides to save $50 from each paycheck so that she can go on a Spring Break trip with her college roommates. However, when she gets paid this week, she spends all of her money on new clothes. Which of the following insights into human behavior does Brittany exhibit?

• A)People are overconfident.
• B)People care about fairness.
• C)People are reluctant to change their minds.
• D)People are inconsistent over time.

Understand the concept of cognitive development and its relevance in middle adulthood, including the principles of plasticity and multidirectionality.

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Grasp the significance of crystallized intelligence in middle adulthood, including factors that influence it and its practical applications.

Recognize the role of interindividual variability in cognitive abilities and experiences during middle adulthood.

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