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Assuming Ahmed's actions are governed by prospect theory, which cognitive bias most likely influenced his increased carelessness over time?
Assuming Ahmed's actions are governed by prospect theory, which cognitive bias most likely influenced his increased carelessness over time?
- The sunk cost fallacy, leading him to irrationally escalate his risky behavior to justify earlier efforts.
- The confirmation bias, causing him to selectively notice evidence confirming his safety while ignoring contradictory signals.
- The availability heuristic, wherein the absence of immediate negative consequences led him to overestimate the probability of continued safety. (correct)
- The endowment effect, making him overvalue the perceived safety of his hiding place due to a sense of ownership or familiarity.
If Ahmed's heightened state of alertness and fear were quantified using a neural network model trained to predict emotional states from physiological data (EEG, heart rate variability, etc.), what specific changes in the model's activation patterns would most strongly indicate his current mental state?
If Ahmed's heightened state of alertness and fear were quantified using a neural network model trained to predict emotional states from physiological data (EEG, heart rate variability, etc.), what specific changes in the model's activation patterns would most strongly indicate his current mental state?
- Increased activation in the default mode network, signifying heightened self-referential thought and introspection.
- Decreased connectivity between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, impairing top-down regulation of fear responses. (correct)
- Elevated theta wave activity in the anterior cingulate cortex, reflecting enhanced error monitoring and anticipation of adverse outcomes.
- Synchronized gamma oscillations across distributed cortical regions, indicating heightened sensory processing and cognitive integration.
Considering Ahmed's attempt to conceal himself, which aspect of camouflage and concealment is he LEAST effectively employing, and why would this be detrimental in a high-stakes situation?
Considering Ahmed's attempt to conceal himself, which aspect of camouflage and concealment is he LEAST effectively employing, and why would this be detrimental in a high-stakes situation?
- Motion camouflage, given that his sudden dive into the alcove likely attracted attention and disrupted any attempt to appear stationary.
- Crypsis, because the camping mat and pictures disrupt his ability to visually blend with the cellar environment, increasing detectability. (correct)
- Background matching, since the blanket's color and texture probably contrast sharply with the cellar's surfaces, thereby failing to harmonize with his surroundings.
- Mimesis, as his chosen hiding spot lacks resemblance to any natural or structural element in the cellar, making it appear obviously artificial.
In the context of evolutionary psychology, Ahmed's initial panic response upon hearing the key can be best explained by the activation of which evolved module?
In the context of evolutionary psychology, Ahmed's initial panic response upon hearing the key can be best explained by the activation of which evolved module?
If Ahmed were equipped with a Bayesian-optimal decision-making algorithm governing his actions, and the prior probability of discovery increased linearly with each passing day of hiding, at what point would the algorithm recommend abandoning the cellar, assuming a utility function that balances the risk of discovery against the potential reward of continued concealment?
If Ahmed were equipped with a Bayesian-optimal decision-making algorithm governing his actions, and the prior probability of discovery increased linearly with each passing day of hiding, at what point would the algorithm recommend abandoning the cellar, assuming a utility function that balances the risk of discovery against the potential reward of continued concealment?
Flashcards
What does panicked mean?
What does panicked mean?
Feeling a sudden surge of intense fear.
What does careless mean?
What does careless mean?
Exercising insufficient care; not concerned about possible consequences.
What is an alcove?
What is an alcove?
A small, recessed section of a room or wall.
What is a beam of light?
What is a beam of light?
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Study Notes
Chapter Thirteen
- Ahmed is startled by the sound of a key turning in the lock.
- He realizes that his sense of security had been in his own mind.
- He gathers his blanket as the door creaks open.
- Ahmed hides in the alcove, covering himself with the blanket.
- He prays not to be found.
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Ahmed is startled by a key. He realizes his sense of security was merely a construct of his mind. Gathering his blanket, as the door creaks open, he hides in the alcove, praying not to be found.
