After Binge-Watching During Shark Week, You Believe That the Likelihood

question 64

Multiple Choice

After binge-watching during shark week, you believe that the likelihood of a shark attack is more common than in reality. You then cancel your vacation to the ocean front. You are a victim of

• A)satisficing.
• B)escalation of commitment.
• C)hasty generalization.
• D)the representativeness bias.
• E)the availability bias.

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Definitions:

Reporting False Information

the act of deliberately sharing information that the provider knows is untrue.

Maintaining Excessive Contact

The practice of engaging in more communication or interaction with someone than is considered normal or healthy.

Angry Attacks

aggressive verbal or physical expressions directed at someone as a result of anger.

Authentic Responses

Genuine reactions or answers that are true to one's feelings, beliefs, or personality, without pretense or imitation.