The Default Effect

question 1

Multiple Choice

The default effect

• A) Refers to the observation that people tend to value something more highly when they own it than when they don't
• B) Refers to the observation that people tend to value something more highly when they don't own it than when they do
• C) Refers to the fact that when confronted with many alternatives, people sometimes avoid making a choice and end up with the option that is assigned as a default
• D) Refers to the observation that people do not have a strong attachment to the status quo

Understand the psychological dynamics of obedience to authority.

Analyze the factors influencing conformity within groups.

Identify the mechanisms and effectiveness of different persuasion techniques.

Comprehend the impact of group dynamics on individual decision making and perceptions.

---

Definitions:

Voices

Auditory hallucinations often experienced in conditions such as schizophrenia.

Racecar Driving

The competitive sport involving the racing of automobiles on a track or closed circuit.

Abnormality

A deviation from the norm or average, often used in a clinical context to describe behaviors, feelings, or thoughts that are considered significantly different from societal standards.

Eccentric

A person who deviates from conventional norms in odd, irregular, or even bizarre ways, but is not displaying a psychological disorder.