Suppose There Are Three Delegates to a County Convention: Adam

question 59

Multiple Choice

Suppose there are three delegates to a county convention: Adam has 14 votes from his precinct, Bob has 13 votes, and Cathy has 11 votes. A simple majority wins. What is the quota?

• A)38
• B)19
• C)20
• D)30

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Definitions:

Ultimate Attribution Error

A bias in which positive behaviors by out-group members are attributed to situational factors, while negative behaviors are attributed to their character.

Group-Enhancing Bias

A cognitive bias that leads people to view their own group more favorably compared to others.

Group Production Blocking

A process during collaborative work where the flow of ideas or productivity is impeded because only one group member can contribute at a time.

False Consensus Effect

A cognitive bias whereby people tend to overestimate the extent to which their opinions, beliefs, preferences, values, and habits are normal and typical of those of others.