Jaime Knows That the Correlation Between Alcohol Abuse and Liver

question 16

Multiple Choice

Jaime knows that the correlation between alcohol abuse and liver damage is very strong but argues that this relationship is unlikely to apply to him because both his grandparents and parents drank heavily throughout their lives and never suffered from any liver problems. What is the main problem with Jaime's reasoning?

• A) He is using anecdotes to refute correlational evidence.
• B) He has not tested his ideas using a scientific method.
• C) He is applying a socially-desirable bias.
• D) He is vulnerable to the halo effect.

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Definitions:

Selective Expectation

The psychological phenomenon where individuals perceive and interpret information based on their preconceptions, leading to a biased view of outcomes.

Productivity Suffers

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The impact of one's emotions on their cognitive processes, potentially hindering decision-making or problem-solving abilities.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.