The Term Flack

question 35

Multiple Choice

The term flack .

• A) is a derogatory term coined by journalists to describe PR agents
• B) is a derogatory term coined by PR professionals to describe their clients
• C) is a derogatory term coined by PR professionals to describe journalists
• D) is a derogatory term coined by journalists to describe the people that PR agents protect
• E) None of the options is correct.

Identify the influence of social inference flaws on perception and cognition.

Describe the process of recall and the organizational structure of memory.

Explain the significance and impact of base-rate information in judgment.

Understand the cognitive biases and their effects on perception and decision-making.

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Definitions:

Distress

Emotional or physical suffering or pain that is often caused by extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Neurological Defects

Abnormalities in the structure or function of the brain, spinal cord, or other nerves, which can lead to various physical or cognitive impairments.

Schizophrenia

A serious mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to a disconnection from reality.

Attention

The process of selectively concentrating on a discrete aspect of information, whether deemed subjective or objective, while ignoring other perceivable information.