Simone Is in a Group of Friends Trying to Decide

question 66

Multiple Choice

Simone is in a group of friends trying to decide where to eat lunch. Four of her five friends want to go to a local Italian restaurant; however, one friend says they should go to his favorite Chinese place. Based on research, if Simone is persuaded by her friend to go to the Chinese restaurant, she will most likely:

• A) not be very committed to the decision and will only visit the Chinese restaurant to please her friend.
• B) have been convinced via an automatic process.
• C) have a very strong positive attitude towards the Chinese restaurant and will visit it often.
• D) regret her decision.

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Definitions:

Joint Probability

The probability of two events happening at the same time.

Intersection

The point or set of points where two or more geometric figures meet or cross.

Mutually Exclusive

Situations or events that cannot occur at the same time, meaning if one happens, the other cannot.

Joint Probability

The likelihood of the occurrence of multiple events simultaneously.