Which of the Following Is an Example of the "Seeing

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the "seeing relationships that do not exist" bias in thinking described in the text?

• A)Abby thinks she is an above-average dancer, an above-average singer, and an above-average student, even though everyone else thinks she is just average.
• B)Tony underestimates the likelihood of bicycle accidents because he cannot easily recall one that happened recently.
• C)Tim thinks that he must eat pizza right before class if he wants to do well on his exam.
• D)Ziva's favorite basketball team loses a game; afterward, she explains that it was because they had so many injuries this season.

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Definitions:

Coriolis Effect

The apparent deflection of moving objects, like air or ocean currents, to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere, due to Earth's rotation.

Gulf Stream

A strong, warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean, influencing climate patterns in Europe and North America.

Atlantic Ocean

The second-largest of the world's oceans, bounded by the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.

Warm Current

A current of warmer ocean water that moves away from the equator towards the poles, influencing the climate of the regions it flows through.