The Neon Atom Tends NOT to Gain Any Additional Electrons

question 137

Multiple Choice

The neon atom tends NOT to gain any additional electrons because ________.

• A)its nuclear charge is not great enough
• B)that would result in a positive ion
• C)of the repulsions they would experience with electrons in the same shell
• D)there is no more room available in its outermost occupied shell

Identify and explain the use of various decision-making models, including single-feature, additive, elimination by aspects, and availability heuristics.

Distinguish between mental set and functional fixedness, and understand how each affects problem-solving.

Explain the role of heuristics, such as the representativeness and availability heuristics, in influencing judgment.

Recognize the influence of cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias and the fallacy of positive instances, on decision-making and judgment.

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Definitions:

Productive Forgetting

The ability to abandon a solution that isn’t working in favor of a new one.

Supervisory Support

Assistance and guidance provided by supervisors or managers to their subordinates, typically aimed at encouraging well-being and improving performance.

Innovation

The process of creating, developing, and implementing new ideas, products, or methods that bring novel solutions to problems or improvements to existing conditions.

Creativity

The ability to generate new ideas, solutions, or innovations that are original and valuable.