[PQ] Human Behavior 1

Law of Irrationality: What bias might unknowingly influence your decision when purchasing a house?

• Price bias
• Childhood home familiarity
• Market trend bias
• Fear of missing out
• Unfamiliarity with new areas

Answer explanation

A bias such as childhood home familiarity may influence your decision without your awareness. Our brains tend to rely on heuristics or mental shortcuts, which can lead to irrational choices based on emotions or past experiences.

Law of Narcissism: What’s a common sign of excessive narcissistic behavior?

• Constant validation-seeking
• Being highly empathetic
• Shyness
• Generosity
• Introversion

Answer explanation

Excessive narcissism often manifests as constant validation-seeking, where individuals require frequent affirmation from others to feel valued.

Law of Role Playing: What happens when individuals take on societal roles over time?

• They stay true to their authentic selves
• They suppress parts of their personality
• They become more creative
• They only change superficially
• They lose their societal roles

Answer explanation

Over time, societal roles can become so ingrained that individuals might suppress their true desires and aspects of their personality to fit into these roles.

Law of Compulsive Behavior: How might childhood emotional wounds manifest in adulthood?

• Consistent calmness
• Heightened creativity
• Automatic reactions
• Logical reasoning
• Complete emotional detachment

Answer explanation

Childhood emotional wounds often result in automatic, compulsive reactions in adulthood, even if these responses aren't always appropriate to the situation.

Law of Covetousness: What drives our constant desire for what we don’t have?

• Fulfillment
• Contentment
• Comparison to others
• Altruism
• Financial security

Answer explanation

Our endless desire for what we don’t have is often driven by comparison to others, as well as societal and cultural influences that make us feel lacking.

Law of Shortsightedness: How does shortsightedness typically manifest in decision-making?

• Long-term planning
• Immediate gratification
• Future consequences
• Strategic thinking
• Continuous improvement

Answer explanation

Shortsightedness manifests as a focus on immediate gratification, often ignoring long-term consequences or broader implications.

Law of Defensiveness: What can excessive defensiveness in personal interactions lead to?

• Open communication
• Strengthened relationships
• Misunderstandings
• Improved self-awareness
• Personal growth

Answer explanation

Excessive defensiveness can strain relationships, leading to misunderstandings and a lack of open communication.

Law of Self-Sabotage: Why might someone procrastinate on an important task?

• Confidence in their abilities
• Fear of success
• Positive self-belief
• Support from others
• Clear goals

Answer explanation

Self-sabotage often occurs due to fear of success or underlying insecurities that make one feel undeserving or anxious about achieving their goals.

Law of Role Playing: How does adopting a leadership role affect an individual?

• Diminishes decision-making abilities
• Increases stress
• Empowers decision-making
• Leads to loss of individuality
• Hinders communication

Answer explanation

Adopting a leadership role can empower an individual to make decisions and guide others, often enhancing their sense of purpose and capability.

Law of Irrationality: Why might someone believe a confident speaker even if they’re inaccurate?

• Their information is always correct
• Confidence implies knowledge
• The speaker is a known expert
• The speaker is relatable
• There is no other option

Answer explanation

Confidence in delivery can influence perception, leading people to trust the information even if it's not accurate. This is due to the heuristic bias our brains use for quick processing.