Studies of Human Decision Making Reveal Several Systematic Mistakes People

question 349

Multiple Choice

Studies of human decision making reveal several systematic mistakes people make.Which of the following is not an example of one of these mistakes?

• A) Pedro bets Michelle that he can name all 50 states in the US, but when he tries he can only name 46.
• B) Kate hears a news report about 5 people dying from a tornado in Kansas and decides to cancel her plans to visit her aunt there.
• C) Randi is a strong proponent of raising the minimum wage. She reads a research report on the effects of increasing the minimum wage and becomes even more sure of her position.
• D) Jenny is shopping for a new car and has found that Hondota cars consistently get high quality ratings. Her friend had trouble with her Hondota but Jenny still decides to purchase a Hondota.

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