As Noted in Both Chapters 2 and 8, Human Beings

question 152

Short Answer

As noted in both Chapters 2 and 8, human beings tend to be cognitive ________; that is, we economise mentally in a variety of ways that reduce our mental effort.

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Definitions:

Magical Thinking

Belief in causal relationships between actions and events which logically cannot be justified by reason and observation.

Causal Attribution

A mental process of figuring out the reasons behind certain behaviors and outcomes, attributing them to internal or external factors.

Cause-and-Effect

A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect), establishing a connection between two or more phenomena.

Illusion of Control

The belief that one can exert more influence over events than is actually the case.