Which of the Following Factors Would Explain the Seemingly Irrational

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would explain the seemingly irrational behavior of a father who smokes (high-risk factor for baby) but throws away his baby's teething rings that may contain phthalates (seemingly low-risk factor for baby) ?

• A) People tend to downplay risks that are associated with activities they are committed to or enjoy.
• B) Most people do not understand the concepts of probability.
• C) News media can give a biased view of hazards.
• D) People tend to have an irrational fear of certain technologies that are not as well understood.
• E) All of these factors can lead to the relatively irrational behavior demonstrated by the father.

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Definitions:

Bandpass Filter

An electronic device or circuit that allows signals between two specific frequencies to pass through while blocking those outside this range.

Tank Circuit

An inductor and capacitor connected in parallel.

Impedance

The measure of opposition that a circuit presents to the flow of alternating current, represented as a complex number and includes both resistance and reactance.

High-pass Filter

An electronic filter that allows signals with frequencies above a certain cutoff frequency to pass through while attenuating those below it.