Zev Has a Crush on Someone in His 11^th Grade

question 94

Multiple Choice

Zev has a crush on someone in his 11^th grade class. He has conveniently only been asking his closest friends whether or not they believe his crush likes him too. Zev has desperately wanted others to support his belief and therefore has likely produced a:

• A) confirmation bias.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) better-than-average effect.
• D) representativeness heuristic.

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Definitions:

Deep Sleep

A period of sleep known for slow brain waves, minimal activity, and is considered crucial for restorative bodily processes.

Delta Waves

Brainwaves that are associated with deep sleep and are characterized by their high amplitude and low frequency.

Slow-Wave Sleep

Deep sleep; associated with Stage 3 and Stage 4 sleep.

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected by an EEG that indicate a state of relaxation or light meditation, typically with a frequency of 8-12 Hz.