Don Is Convinced That It Would Be Best If the U.S

question 347

Multiple Choice

Don is convinced that it would be best if the U.S. was on a gold standard. He enthusiastically reads any editorials or articles that confirm his view. He frequently dismisses editorials and articles that argue against the gold standard because he presumes they are flawed or written by "crackpots." Don's behavior most clearly illustrates which of the following systematic mistakes that people make?

• A)people are overconfident
• B)people give too much weight to a small number of vivid observations
• C)people are reluctant to change their minds
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Risk Factor

An attribute, characteristic, or exposure that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.

School Refusal

A disorder characterized by a child's refusal to attend school or difficulty remaining in school for an entire day.

Social Phobia

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation.

Living In Poverty

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