The Conjunction Fallacy Is a Tendency to

question 61

Multiple Choice

The conjunction fallacy is a tendency to

• A) ignore information about base rates when estimating the probabilities of certain combinations of outcomes.
• B) overestimate the odds of a chance event if that event hasn't occurred recently.
• C) draw general conclusions based on a few isolated cases.
• D) believe that the odds of two uncertain events happening together are greater than the odds of either event happening alone.

Understand the significance of semanticity and displacement in language.

Comprehend the foundational concepts of language development theories, including nativism.

Understand the characteristics and diagnostic criteria of various psychological disorders.

Recognize the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in the development of psychological disorders.

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