Ignoring the Base Rate

question 634

Multiple Choice

Ignoring the base rate

• A) involves paying careful attention to the underlying probability of an event occurring.
• B) encourages a person to be mentally flexible in making decisions.
• C) is similar to thinking that you or a situation is an exception to the rule.
• D) consists of using inductive thinking rather than deductive thinking.

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Definitions:

Adoption Guidelines

The rules and procedures set by authorities or organizations for adopting a child, to ensure the welfare of the child.

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family to include other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Blended Family

A family unit composed of a couple and their children from this and all previous relationships.

Physical Punishment

The use of physical force with the intention of causing a child to experience pain, but not injury, for the purpose of correction or control of the child's behavior.