Paulo Had a Dream That His Father Would Have a Car

question 32

Multiple Choice

Paulo had a dream that his father would have a car accident. About a month later, his father was in an automobile accident. Recalling his dream, Paulo wondered if he had precognition and his dream had warned him of the future event. The MOST plausible explanation for Paulo's experience is that he:

• A) did have precognition because the two events were most likely linked.
• B) underestimated the probability of coincidental events occurring.
• C) experienced a real connection between a mental prediction and a physical event.
• D) connected the two events as an example of the conjunction fallacy.

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Definitions:

Vitamins

Organic compounds that are necessary in small amounts for various bodily functions and must be obtained from the diet since they cannot be synthesized by the body.

Macronutrient

Nutrients required in large amounts by living organisms, including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Chlorophyll

A group of green pigments found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and some bacteria that absorb light to provide energy for photosynthesis.

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Biochemical processes responsible for the breakdown and synthesis of carbohydrates in living organisms, converting food into energy.