Answer: See explanation
Explanation:
A. Explain how each of the following could help Max in making the meal.
i. Divergent thinking - He'll be able to be creative and also think outside the box. Hence, he will be able to make something different and unique.
ii. Intrinsic motivation - Intrinsic motivation is when one does a particular thing without expecting a reward. In this case, he may make the males due to the fact that he's hungry or probably because he want to and he's not expecting anything in return.
iii. Episodic memory - Episodic memory refers to the memory of something that had happened in the past. In this case, he may recollect some events in the past while making the meal.
iv. Olfactory bulb - This is a part of the brain that deals with smell. This is important for Max because he needs to be able to smell the food when he is cooking.
B Explain how each of the following could hinder Max in making the meal.
i. Divided attention - In this case, if his attention is divided, he may not be able to concentrate while cooking the meal. For example, if he's thinking about watching football or playing game. He has a divided attention and this could hinder him.
ii. Difference threshold - This is the minimum difference with regards to stimulation that can be detected by an individual about fifty percent of the time. In this case, if Max isn't aware of the changes in the meal, this can hinder Max in making the meal.
iii. Gender roles - This can also hinder Max from making the meal as he may believe that cooking is for the females and that he shouldn't be the one doing it.
