Ken Is a Writer for a Local Magazine

question 22

Multiple Choice

Ken is a writer for a local magazine. His manager, assuming that Ken must be good at math since he is Asian, asks Ken if he can do his taxes for him. This is an example of

• A) stereotyping
• B) bounded rationality.
• C) recency syndrome.
• D) groupthink.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body has to prolonged stress, as identified by Hans Selye.

Exhaustion Stage

is the final phase of the stress response, where the body runs out of energy for fighting stress and can lead to significant health issues.

Alarm Reaction Stage

The initial stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, involving the body's immediate reaction to stress, including the release of stress hormones.

Formal Operational Stage

Piaget’s fourth stage, characterized by abstract logical thought and deduction from principles.