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question 36

Multiple Choice

If a 2.2 kΩ resistor and a 3.3 kΩ resistor are connected in parallel, RT equals .

• A)3.3 kΩ
• B)2.2 kΩ
• C)greater than 2.2 kΩ
• D)less than 2.2 kΩ

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Anchoring

A cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered when making decisions (the "anchor").

Adjustment Heuristic

A mental shortcut used to make decisions or judgments based on how easily an example, instance, or case comes to mind.

Framing Effect

The influence of context or wording on people's decisions and judgments.

Pythagorean Theorem

A fundamental relation in Euclidean geometry among the three sides of a right triangle that states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.