The Upper Paleolithic Period Was from ______

question 284

Multiple Choice

The Upper Paleolithic period was from ______.

• A) 4,000 to about 1,000 years ago
• B) 6,000 to about 60,000 years ago
• C) 40,000 to about 10,000 years ago
• D) 60,000 to about 300,000 years ago

Explain how cultural differences affect conformity and individualism.

Understand the psychological mechanisms behind seeking social comparison in ambiguous situations.

Explore the reasons behind individual conformity, including the desire to be liked, correctness, and fear of isolation.

Examine the effects of situational variables on obedience, including the proximity of authority figures and the victim.

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Definitions:

Representativeness

A cognitive heuristic in which an individual categorizes a situation based on how similar it is to a typical case from that category.

Anchoring

A cognitive bias in decision-making and information-processing where an initial piece of information serves as a reference point for judgments and decisions that follow.

Memory Retrieval Routes

The processes and pathways by which stored information is recalled from the brain.

Inconsistent Information

Data or facts that do not align with each other, creating a conflict or contradiction in understanding or interpretation.