Which of the Following Explanations Is Most Plausible

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations is most plausible?

• A)The water in the pool is burning people's eyes because it has too much chlorine.
• B)The cow died because it choked to death on a large lizard it was eating.
• C)This diet drink tastes sweet because the company is lying about it not containing sugar.
• D)The ancient Egyptians were able to build the pyramids because they knew how to levitate stone.
• E)The ostrich has never been observed flying because ostriches are afraid to fly in front of humans.

Understand the characteristics and diagnostic criteria of different anxiety disorders.

Recognize the symptoms and causes of specific phobias and their impacts on individuals.

Identify key features and diagnostic criteria of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Describe the biological factors contributing to anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

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Definitions:

Compensating Differential

A difference in wages that arises to offset the desirability or undesirability of a job due to its characteristics.

Alaskan Fishermen

Individuals or groups involved in the fishing industry in Alaska, often dealing with challenges such as overfishing, environmental changes, and regulatory issues.

Gender Discrimination

Unjust treatment of individuals based on their gender, leading to disparity in opportunities, pay, and representation.

Demand

The measure of a good or service's demand that consumers are interested in and able to buy at a variety of price ranges during a predetermined period.