Which of These Is the BEST Example of an Action

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the BEST example of an action slip?

• A) Darren was distracted and so took his usual route home from work instead of turning left at the traffic light to go to his friend's house, as he had intended.
• B) David mistakenly pushed over a vase of flowers when he was reaching for his keys.
• C) Daniel did not check the address of his dentist as he mistakenly believed he remembered it correctly.
• D) Derek reread the paragraph to make sure that he fully understood its content, even though he did not learn anything new from this second reading.

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention.

Respondent

A person who answers or responds to something, such as a questionnaire or survey.

Formal Operational

The stage of cognitive development, described by Piaget, occurring from around age 12 and beyond, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Cognitive Development

The construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.