In Talking to a Parent After the Loss of a Child,the

question 14

Multiple Choice

In talking to a parent after the loss of a child,the text advises that

• A)you should change the subject when the parent mentions the child's name.
• B)you should try to commiserate by saying that the child's case was bungled by the physicians.
• C)you should avoid the parent because you are uncomfortable.
• D)you should allow the parent to express grief without holding back.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Overconfidence Bias

A cognitive bias where an individual's subjective confidence in their judgments is greater than their objective accuracy, leading to overly optimistic assessments and decision-making errors.

Majority Viewpoint

refers to the opinion or belief held by the greater number of individuals within a group or society.

Team Members

Individuals who are part of a team, collaborating and contributing towards achieving common goals or tasks.

Framing Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals’ decisions are influenced by the way information is presented to them, rather than the information itself.