Lesson 2: Predictably Irrational
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Analyze how people’s actual behavior differs from what they think they will do.
Can irrational behavior be predicted?
Why are people confident they’ll act differently than they do?
D2.Eco.2.9-12
D2.Eco.8.9-12
RH.11-12.7
Students complete prediction-versus-behavior activities and surveys, comparing expected choices to real outcomes to identify patterns in irrational thinking.
DOK 3
Scenario choice
Graphic organizers
Small-group discussion
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Prediction vs. behavior analysis