People's Judgements About Whether or Not to Accept Conclusions Often

question 236

Multiple Choice

People's judgements about whether or not to accept conclusions often depend more on how believable the conclusions are than on the logical validity of the argument.This phenomenon is termed:

• A)functional fixedness.
• B)availability bias.
• C)belief bias.
• D)belief irrationality.

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Definitions:

Earnings Gap

The disparity in income between different groups of people, often highlighted between genders, races, or education levels.

Since the 1960s

Typically denotes a reference point in discussions about social, cultural, or technological changes that started or were significantly noticeable from the 1960s onward.

Gender Boundary Crossing

The act or process of individuals breaking or challenging the conventional distinctions between male and female roles, identities, or practices.

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier that prevents certain groups, particularly women and minorities, from advancing beyond a certain level in a hierarchy or organization, despite qualifications or achievements.