In a Survey, Americans Were Asked How Well Informed They

question 6

Multiple Choice

In a survey, Americans were asked how well informed they are about new scientific discoveries. The results are shown in the pie graph below. If two people from the survey are chosen at random, what is the probability that neither person feels very informed about scientific discoveries? Round to the nearest ten-thousandth.

• A)0.3864
• B)0.7921
• C)0.8464
• D)0.6853
• E)0.7084

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Definitions:

Group Dynamics

The study of the behavior, interactions, and psychological processes that occur within a social group.

Risky Shift

The phenomenon where groups tend to make riskier decisions together than individuals would make on their own.

Polarization

The process or phenomenon through which opinions, attitudes, or behaviors become increasingly extreme or divided.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon occurring within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.