Which Suggestion Is NOT Appropriate for an Advisor to Give

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which suggestion is NOT appropriate for an advisor to give emerging adults?

• A) "Even if you have poor grades and academics is not your thing, go to college."
• B) "Don't be afraid of dropping out for a year or two since you may be a more motivated student after taking some time off."
• C) "Use your flow states as clues to an ideal career."
• D) "Don't worry if you haven't decided on a career by age 18, or even 22; people often take considerable time to figure out their future."

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Definitions:

Babbling

Early stage of language development in infants, characterized by the repetition of sounds and syllables without specific meaning.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering problem-solving and creativity.

Anchoring

A cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered when making decisions (the "anchor").

Adjustment Heuristic

A mental shortcut used to make decisions or judgments based on how easily an example, instance, or case comes to mind.