Kosuke Is a Japanese Student Who Just Won a Drawing

question 6

Multiple Choice

Kosuke is a Japanese student who just won a drawing competition.Kent is a Canadian student who also just won a drawing competition.Immediately after their victories,they were asked to create another drawing.Compared to Kosuke,what is Kent more likely to do?

• A)spend more time drawing than Kosuke
• B)stop drawing earlier than Kosuke
• C)draw for about the same amount of time as Kosuke
• D)spend less time drawing than he would if he had not won
• E)move on to a different task

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Definitions:

Duplex Mind

A concept suggesting the mind has two different processing systems, one automatic and unconscious, and the other deliberate and conscious.

Automatic System

A cognitive system that operates quickly and without conscious effort, responsible for fast and intuitive reactions and judgements.

Conscious System

Refers to the parts of the mind that are aware of surroundings, thoughts, and feelings at any given moment.

Planning Fallacy

The tendency for plans to be overly optimistic because the planner fails to allow for unexpected problems.