Asking Questions to Get the Answers We Want Is Known

question 39

Multiple Choice

Asking questions to get the answers we want is known as:

• A)availability heuristic.
• B)cherry-picking of evidence.
• C)confirmation bias.
• D)overconfidence.

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Definitions:

Step-Growth Polymerization

A polymerization process in which bi-functional or multi-functional monomers react to form first dimers, then trimers, and so on, growing by stepwise addition.

Polyethylene

A versatile synthetic polymer made from the polymerization of ethylene, widely used in plastic bags, containers, and packaging.

Addition Polymer

A polymer formed by the successive addition of monomer molecules with unsaturated bonds, leading to a long chain molecule.

Condensation Polymer

A polymer formed by the reaction where two molecules combine with the simultaneous elimination of a small molecule, such as water.