Carlos is out with friends on a Saturday night. He and his buddies have had lessons in health class about the harmfulness of alcohol, and they have discussed the stupidity of getting drunk. They have seen negative images of the effects of alcohol. On this particular night, several of the most popular kids in school invite Carlos and his buds to meet at the lake for a beer party, and they go along. In his mind, Carlos wrestles with facts, images, and feelings as he tries to decide what he will do at the party. Carlos's thinking process is an example of:
a. dual process decision making
b. cognitive and rational reasoning
c. rational risk assessment
d. heuristic decision making
Question 2
A group of academically advanced high school student leaders participated in an online discussion aimed at generating ideas to solve the water shortage problems in Africa. Which of the following patterns most likely characterized their discussion?
a. They focused on their own individual ideas and failed to see the value of others' ideas.
b. They synthesized the ideas presented by others.
c. They failed to see themselves as part of a community of problem solvers.
d. They sought credit for the ideas generated by their group.
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