(Scenario I) Dawn Was Recently Arrested for Public Intoxication and Was

question 108

Multiple Choice

(Scenario I) Dawn was recently arrested for public intoxication and was ordered by the judge to research alcohol abuse. During her research she stumbled upon an article in her local newspaper based on the study described in Scenario I. She presents the information to her lawyer who uses it as evidence for the importance of alcohol on physical and mental health and argues that Dawn's public intoxication charges should be dropped. Which flaw in thinking is apparent in this situation?

• A) overconfidence
• B) confirmation bias
• C) introspection
• D) pleasure paradox

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Definitions:

Recent Research

Studies, experiments, or analyses that have been conducted in the near past, contributing to the current knowledge in a field.

Gender

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities of girls, women, boys, men, and gender diverse people.

Math Aptitude

The natural ability or skill in performing mathematical tasks and understanding mathematical concepts.

Social Skills

The abilities necessary for effective interpersonal behavior and communication, such as empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution.