Erica Intensely Dislikes a Particular Coworker and Seems Only to Notice

question 139

Multiple Choice

Erica intensely dislikes a particular coworker and seems only to notice his negative qualities.For example, when the coworker is late for work but happens to bring in donuts, Erica assumes that the coworker brought donuts because he knew he was going to be late and is trying to deflect attention his lateness.It does not occur to her that her coworker is late because he stopped to buy donuts.Erica's conclusions illustrate ____.

• A)confirmation bias
• B)the gambler's fallacy
• C)the conjunction fallacy
• D)illusory correlation

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Definitions:

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A numerical computation that evaluates an individual's weight in relation to their height, used as an indicator of obesity and underweight.

Medium Frame

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Desired Weight

The weight an individual aims to achieve or maintain, often through diet and exercise.

Overweight

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