When Howie's Old Girlfriend Used to Get Upset with Him

question 20

Multiple Choice

When Howie's old girlfriend used to get upset with him, he could smooth things over by buying flowers or chocolates for her. He keeps trying this strategy with his current girlfriend, but she gets angry with him each time. It appears that Howie has developed _______________which is interfering with the development of a new relationship strategy.

• A) a mental set
• B) an anchoring effect
• C) a prototype
• D) a goal state

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