Sylvia Creates a Profile for Today's Date,Inc

question 38

Multiple Choice

Sylvia creates a profile for Today's Date,Inc.,an online dating service.She exaggerates her appealing features and posts a photo of her friend Uva,whom Sylvia thinks is prettier.Enticed by the profile,Van subscribes to the service so that he can contact Sylvia.Van is most likely a victim of

• A)undue influence.
• B)fraud.
• C)mistake.
• D)nothing.

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Definitions:

Divergent Thinking

A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, emphasizing spontaneity and non-linear approaches.

Heuristic

A rule of thumb that is derived from experience and used in decision making and problem solving, even though there is no guarantee of its accuracy or usefulness.

Insightful

Having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.

Convergent

Relating to or involving the coming together of lines, ideas, or pieces of information so they eventually merge.