The Science of Regrettable Decisions

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The Science of Regrettable Decisions

Last updated 12 months ago

9 Nsɛmmisa

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This nonfiction piece begins with a true story, an anecdote. Why? How does it build understanding or relatability for the reader?

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They looked at court cases where people made understandable mistakes and choices.

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Ɛnyɛ ampa

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Why do you think the author is using "we" making it more 2nd person point of view? What is the implication or what are we to infer?

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Most people were afraid to give their right answer when others around them gave a different answer.

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Paraphrase the second psychological test they looked at.

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Does this surprise you? Do you think you would act differently? Statistically are you likely to act differently?

This is also known as "Confirmation Bias" where you look to find information that confirms what you already believe instead of seeking out truthful or balanced perspectives.

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Write a summary of The Science of Regrettable Decisions. Do not use quotes from the text but instead paraphrase using key terms.

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

This nonfiction piece begins with a true story, an anecdote. Why? How does it build understanding or relatability for the reader?

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

They looked at court cases where people made understandable mistakes and choices.

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Why do you think the author is using "we" making it more 2nd person point of view? What is the implication or what are we to infer?

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Most people were afraid to give their right answer when others around them gave a different answer.

Nokorɛ

Ɛnyɛ ampa

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Paraphrase the second psychological test they looked at.

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}

Does this surprise you? Do you think you would act differently? Statistically are you likely to act differently?

This is also known as "Confirmation Bias" where you look to find information that confirms what you already believe instead of seeking out truthful or balanced perspectives.

Asemmisa {{asɛmmisaAhyɛnsode}}