A Receptacle Outlet for a Specific Appliance, Such as Laundry

question 18

Multiple Choice

A receptacle outlet for a specific appliance, such as laundry equipment, shall be installed within ____ of the intended location of the appliance.

• A) 3 ft (900 mm)
• B) 6 ft (1.8 m)
• C) 8 ft (2.5 m)
• D) 9 ft (2.8 m)

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Definitions:

Belief Perseverance Phenomenon

The psychological phenomenon where individuals maintain their beliefs despite encountering contradicting evidence or information.

Confirmation Bias

The proclivity to pursue, interpret, be inclined towards, and remember evidence that verifies one's antecedent beliefs or hypotheses.

Framing Effect

A cognitive bias where people react differently to a particular choice or decision depending on how it is presented to them.

Overconfidence

The condition of being excessively confident or assured in one’s ability, correctness, or reliability, often without sufficient reason.