An elderly person who describes herself as in poor health, therefore, might be no less depressed in assisted living even if her children preferred it than in a nursing home.

Fathers answered differently:75 percent preferred full-time work.

But according to a 2008 review, only one study that followed this design found that students actually learned best with their preferred style.

Indifference is also the preferred option among those who are socially lazy.

similarly, people rated cars, clocks, and watches with wide faces as more dominant-looking than narrow-faced ones, and preferred them—especially in competitive situations.