The Car Was Traveling Very Slowly on the Highway in Front

question 120

Multiple Choice

The car was traveling very slowly on the highway in front of Ned.He turned to Sally and said,"This is ridiculous,we are never going to get there on time.That must be a woman driver in front of us!" Ned is engaging in

• A)false consensus error.
• B)self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C)stereotyping.
• D)first impressions.

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Activity

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Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD)

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Neocortex

The outer layer of the cortex of the brain, regarded as uniquely human.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.