A Public Opinion Poll Was Administered to 50 People Before

question 7

Multiple Choice

A public opinion poll was administered to 50 people before the election of President Barack Obama. Polls taken before election night showed 50% of the people polled believed Barack Obama would be elected president. After the election results, the same people were asked if they believed Barack Obama would be elected president, and this time 75% of the people said yes. This may be an example of ________ bias.

• A) egocentric
• B) hindsight
• C) stereotypical
• D) transient

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Definitions:

Performance Anxiety

The fear or persistent phobia which may impede on the performance of an individual during a test or public speaking, often characterized by intense nervousness or distress.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A biological response that happens when there is a perceived dangerous event, assault, or threat to one's survival.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Physiological Reaction

Automatic, involuntary bodily responses to stimuli, influenced by the nervous and endocrine systems.