Blair has heard repeatedly from her parents about the potential dangers of drinking alcohol, yet at a party she gladly accepts a beer from her classmate Jackson. Blair thinks that Jackson is one of the most popular students at school. In this situation, what type of thinking is most likely dominating Blair's decision to accept the beer?

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Blair's decision to accept the beer is likely dominated by intuitive thought, which is thinking that is automatic, fast, and largely unconscious. Blair's admiration of Jackson and desire to fit in with the popular crowd is probably outweighing her rational thinking about the potential consequences of drinking alcohol.

Blair Has Heard Repeatedly from Her Parents About the Potential