Raquel Is Interested in Determining Whether Astrological Signs Are Predictive

question 109

Multiple Choice

Raquel is interested in determining whether astrological signs are predictive of personality traits. To investigate this, she examines her own behaviors, finds that they match the predictions in her astrology book, and concludes that everyone's astrological sign does indeed predict how they will behave. Believing that everyone thinks and behaves like her is an error that stems from Raquel's use of the:

• A) "what you see is all there is" phenomenon.
• B) pleasure paradox.
• C) better-than-average effect.
• D) hindsight bias.

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Definitions:

Articulating

The act of clearly expressing an idea, thought, or feeling through speech or writing.

Slack

The amount of leeway or extra capacity available within a system, which can accommodate delays or unforeseen issues without impacting the outcome.

Anticipating Contingencies

The process of preparing for potential future events or situations, especially unexpected ones, in planning or decision-making.

Incompatibility

The state of being unable to exist or work together in harmony due to differences in characteristics or purposes.