Nigel Is Out on a Blind Date

question 158

Multiple Choice

Nigel is out on a blind date. He decides after only five minutes with this new woman that he likes her. Is this snap decision a wise one?

• A)Yes; our mental shortcuts are accurate more often than chance, even when judging people.
• B)Yes; many people report falling in love immediately or the idea of love at first sight.
• C)No; although mental shortcuts are beneficial, snap decisions concerning people are often inaccurate.
• D)No; typically when employing mental shortcuts, one needs to gather as much information as possible about the situation.

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Definitions:

Goal Attainment

The successful achievement or reaching of predetermined objectives or targets.

Goal Setting

The method of pinpointing objectives that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and have a clear timeframe.

Triadic Reciprocal Causation

A concept from social cognitive theory that explains human behavior through the interplay between personal factors, behavior, and the environment.

Social Cognitive Theory

A hypothesis that suggests people can develop new actions by observing and replicating the behaviors of those around them.