When People Tend to Focus on the Properties of Objects

question 81

Multiple Choice

When people tend to focus on the properties of objects without consideration of the context, this is described as a(n) ___________ thinking style.

• A) analytic
• B) holistic
• C) automatic
• D) heuristic

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Simple, efficient rules or strategies, often used unconsciously, to make decisions or solve problems quickly.

Social Cognition

The process of understanding and interpreting social interactions and the behavior of others through the use of mental processes and schemas.

Ventromedial Brain Damage

Damage to the ventromedial region of the frontal lobes of the brain, often affecting decision-making, emotion, and social behavior.

Arousal Level

The state of being physiologically alert, awake, and attentive.