Walter Mistakenly Estimates That the Probability of Two Separate Events

question 216

Multiple Choice

Walter mistakenly estimates that the probability of two separate events occurring at the same time is higher than the probability of either event occurring on its own.Walter's mistake is an example of

• A) the framing effect.
• B) mental set.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) the conjunction fallacy.

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