« previous next »

Author Question: Students may come to believe that a subject is boring because they have studied it before and didn't ... (Read 12 times)

CBme

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
on: Jun 20, 2018
Students may come to believe that a subject is boring because they have studied it before and didn't find it interesting. This induction represents an error in thinking called
 
  a. functional fixedness.
  b. a hasty generalization.
  c. mental set.
  d. representativeness heuristic.

Question 2

This may explain why students are so reluctant to check their work, proofread their papers, and think before they talk.
 
  a. availability heuristic
  b. representative heuristic
  c. overconfidence
  d. mental set


bookworm410

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

There are immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments that are visible via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It shows that spinal manipulation therapy is effective in decreasing pain and increasing the gaps between the vertebrae, reducing pressure that leads to pain.

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Students Students
Boring lectures Boring lectures
Including Students with Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers, 8th Edition Including Students with Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers, 8th Edition
The Impact of Cross-Ethnic Friendships on Minority Students’ Well-Being The Impact of Cross-Ethnic Friendships on Minority Students’ Well-Being
The percentage of Canadian students in Grades 7 through 12 who used drugs The percentage of Canadian students in Grades 7 through 12 who used drugs
Students working around a computer Students working around a computer
Video: Second Messengers in the Inositol-lipid Signaling Pathway

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library