In thinking about a major assignment that is due in one week, Jacey focuses on the tasks to be accomplished and how she thinks she will approach each task. She does not spend much time thinking about how long similar tasks have taken her in the past
As a result, Jacey is likely to underestimate the amount of time needed for the assignment. This is probably because Jacey has ________.
A) fallen prey to the negativity bias
B) activated an inappropriate schema
C) engaged in magical thinking
D) entered a planning or narrative mode of thought
E) never attempted a similar type of assignment in the past
Answer: D
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