Question

Which, according to the author, would qualify as interesting psychology? 
 

• A. A statistician's dilemma over choosing the best method to solve an optimization problem.
• B. A chess player's predicament over adopting a defensive strategy against an aggressive opponent.
• C. A mountaineer's choice of the best path to Mt. Everest from the base camp.
• D. A finance manager's quandary over the best way of raising money from the market.

Hint:

Psychologically interesting situations often include strategic doubt, emotional tension, or internal conflict.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Step 1: The passage says that games like chess are interesting "only to the extent that it is played not quite rationally," implying inner strategic conflict.
- Step 2: A chess player facing an aggressive opponent must balance defense vs counter-attack - a situation involving internal strategy-based conflict.
- Step 3: Other scenarios involve optimization or logistics, not inner psychological dilemmas.
- Step 4: Thus, (2) best reflects a psychologically interesting conflict.