Author Question: Based on his estimate of how long it would take him to complete his midterm essay, Armando told his ... (Read 50 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Based on his estimate of how long it would take him to complete his midterm essay, Armando told his instructor he would turn in the paper on Tuesday, but he was late turning it in, causing his instructor to deduct a letter grade from the paper.

Next time Armando makes such a promise based on a plan, he will likely ________. a) more carefully examine how to go about doing the paper on time
b) base his estimate on an outline of the paper
c) make arrangements to work away from his noisy roommates
d) make the same planning error and be late again

Question 2

Kim knows she needs to go take summer courses, but worries about leaving her new boyfriend for three months.

She wonders, will absence make the heart go stronger be true, or is out of sight, out of mind more applicable? This is an example of ________. a) the unscientific nature of conventional wisdom
b) confusion regarding an interpersonal problem
c) the seductive nature of jealousy
d) the need for female advice