If You Delete a File Shortcut from Your Desktop,what Happens

question 19

Multiple Choice

If you delete a file shortcut from your desktop,what happens to the file?

• A) It's moved to the Recycle Bin.
• B) Nothing-it stays where it is.
• C) It's deleted from the computer.
• D) It's hidden on the computer.

Understand the role of basic research in contributing to psychological knowledge.

Grasp the concept of hindsight bias and overconfidence in the context of psychological research and everyday reasoning.

Recognize the relevance of psychological perspectives to understanding behavior and mental processes in various contexts.

Understand the importance of psychological research in debunking common misconceptions and enhancing critical thinking.

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Definitions:

Civil Service

Employment in public sector organizations, typically within government, where appointments and promotions are determined by merit and qualifications rather than political affiliation.

Office of Personnel Management

A U.S. federal agency that manages the civil service of the federal government, overseeing hiring and qualifications for government jobs.

Pendleton Act

A federal law enacted in 1883 that established that government jobs should be awarded based on merit rather than political affiliation, significantly reforming the civil service system in the United States.

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