According to Social Judgment Theory, Audiences Believe

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to social judgment theory, audiences believe:

• A) Someone who advocates a position we don't like is more similar to us than they actually are
• B) Someone who advocates a position we don't like is less different from us than they actually are
• C) Someone who advocates a position we do like is more different from us than they actually are
• D) Someone who advocates a position we do like is more similar to us than they actually are

Recognize and explain the impact of cognitive biases on perception and decision-making.

Describe different problem-solving strategies and identify their application in various contexts.

Analyze the effect of language use and choice of words on perceptions and behavior.

Explain the psychological mechanisms behind risk perception and decision-making.

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Definitions:

Cataracts

Cloudy areas that form in the lens of the eye that prevent light from reaching visual receptors.

Conjunctivitis

A contagious infection of the conjunctiva caused by bacteria, viruses, and allergies. The symptoms may include discharge, red eyes, itching, and swollen eyelids; also commonly called pinkeye.

Cataracts

A condition where the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, leading to blurred vision.

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, potentially leading to blindness if not treated, often associated with high intraocular pressure.