Kat, who is an excellent hockey player, is playing in the final game of her high school career. In the packed arena, to the sound of roaring fans, Kat easily scores three goals — until she is knocked over and injures her leg. Kedi, one of the team’s weaker players, replaces her. Kedi appears unusually confused and nervous, and has more difficulty than ever handling the puck during the game.

The most likely explanation for Kat’s stellar performance is

Kat, who is an excellent hockey player, is playing in the final game of her high school career. In the packed arena, to the sound of roaring fans, Kat easily scores three goals — until she is knocked over and injures her leg. Kedi, one of the team’s weaker players, replaces her. Kedi appears unusually confused and nervous, and has more difficulty than ever handling the puck during the game.

The most likely explanation for Kedi’s poor performance is

While trying to figure out a topic for their group project, Marie’s group chooses the first option proposed without discussing other ideas. Everyone in the group, including Marie, says that the idea is “fine” and “okay,” even though the topic does not excite any member of the group.

Which psychological concept best applies to this scenario?

What logical and objective advice might you give to Marie to avoid the issues discussed in the example?

Dr. Oslo studies the enduring behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values, and traditions shared by a group of people that are transmitted across generations. What does Dr. Oslo study?

After students wearing face paint tore down the goal-posts following a stunning win, the school’s principal banned students from football games. Which of the following explains the problem with this policy and proposes a better alternative?