Which of the Following Beliefs Are Examples of the Gambler's

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following beliefs are examples of the gambler's fallacy?

• A)Random events are self-correcting.(For example if you are losing, believing that your luck is about to turn around.)
• B)The long-run frequency of an event should apply in the short term as well.(For example, "He's a 90% free throw shooter, and he's already missed 2 out of 3 tonight.There's no way he's going to miss this next one.")
• C)Knowledge of one event will help predict the next event, even though the events are independent.(For example, you may hear someone at the craps table saying to the person rolling the dice, "You're on a roll! Don't stop now!")
• D)All of the above.

Understand the process and steps involved in systematic desensitization.

Recognize different behavior therapy techniques and their applications.

Understand criticisms and benefits of drug therapies and their effectiveness.

Recognize the types of drugs used in psychiatric treatment and their side effects.

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Definitions:

Interpretation

The act of explaining, redefining, or providing the meaning of messages, statements, or texts.

Inference

The act of drawing logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true, often involving deductive or inductive reasoning.

Self-regulation

The ability to understand and manage your behavior and reactions to feelings and things happening around you.

Complex Problem

An issue that is difficult to solve due to its intricate nature or multiple interdependent components.