When Raphael Was in the Elevator, He Couldn't Help but Notice

question 162

Multiple Choice

When Raphael was in the elevator, he couldn't help but notice a man and a woman in conversation. He decided that the woman in the suit was probably a college administrator and the gray-haired man in the glasses was probably a professor. Raphael was engaged in a process called:

• A) implicit cognition.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) the bystander effect.
• D) social categorization.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior that are disruptive, distressing, and diverge from cultural norms.

Trephining

An ancient medical practice of drilling or scraping a hole into the human skull to treat intracranial diseases or release pressure.

Situational Context

The social or environmental setting of a person’s behavior.

Social Norms

Unwritten rules or expectations for behavior in a given group or society, guiding actions and responses without the need for formal laws.