Define counterfactual thinking and provide an example of this bias
What will be an ideal response?
Counterfactual thinking refers to imagining what might have been given a particular situation or outcome. For example, if a student received a low grade on a test and then thought of an imaginary outcome that could have occurred had he or she studied more, then that student is engaging in counterfactual thinking.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. the branchlike part of the neuron that is responsible for receiving information from other neurons. B. located inside the cell body. C. the part of the neuron that carries information away from the cell body toward other cells. D. the layer of fat cells that encase and insulate the neuron.
According to Allport's definition, personal dispositions
A. render different stimuli functionally equivalent. B. have both a neurological and a psychological component. C. both initiate and guide behavior. D. All of the answers are correct. E. None of the answers is correct.
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A. identity confusion B. personal fable C. imaginary audience D. preconventional morality