HUM 111 Stereotypes

Deceptions

HUM/111

Luxury car commercials advertise their big expensive automobiles that boast a fantastic driving experience, how it handles like a dream, and all the bells and whistles you want or need in an automobile. The commercials advertise driving on winding roads, and how easy it is to handle curves, speed for passing other automobiles, and the sleek designs. The salesperson will say just about anything you want to hear in order to sell you a new car, but taking a moment to critically think about what is really going on, goes back to our childhood. Think about the lesson learned in chapter three of The Art of Thinking Reggiero, V. R. (2012). The Mine-Is-Better-Habit started at childhood when we compared everything with our families and friends,...