A Basketball Game Ends with a Score of 155-13

question 178

Multiple Choice

A basketball game ends with a score of 155-13. The fans who paid to see the game say it was exciting, but those who got in free say it was boring. What psychological principle is probably responsible for the difference in reactions?

• A) attributional bias
• B) group polarization effect
• C) the collective unconscious
• D) cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

Proactive interference occurs when old information hinders the recall of newly learned information, reflecting a limitation in human memory processing.

Personal Identification Number

A unique numeric password used to secure access to a device or system, often associated with banking and security systems.

Old PIN

Traditionally, this refers to a previously used Personal Identification Number, often associated with secure access systems.

Prospective Memory

The memory function that enables individuals to remember planned activities or intentions at a future date.