When Mark's Grandmother Calls on the Telephone to Wish Him

question 90

Multiple Choice

When Mark's grandmother calls on the telephone to wish him a happy birthday,she asks him,"How old are you today?" Instead of saying anything,Mark holds up four fingers.His behavior is best explained as

• A) intuitive.
• B) egocentric.
• C) excessive conservation.
• D) a lack of object permanence.

Understand the concept and impact of cognitive biases on perception and decision-making.

Identify and differentiate between various heuristic processes in judgment, such as availability, representativeness, and ease of retrieval effects.

Recognize the influence of first impressions and their resilience to change.

Comprehend the role of memory processes, including consolidation, reconstruction, and the misinformation effect.

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Definitions:

Internal Motive

An intrinsic drive or reason that prompts an individual to act or behave in a certain way, often linked to personal satisfaction or desire.

Negative Stereotypes

Simplified and generally fixed perception of particular groups that is often unfavorable and incorrect.

Externally Motivated

Driven by external rewards or pressures rather than personal interest or intrinsic desire.

Impoverished Background

A situation where an individual or family lives in a state of financial hardship or poverty, lacking sufficient resources for a standard living.