Trena Is a Psychologist, Who Has Conducted Research into the Spread

question 127

Multiple Choice

Trena is a psychologist, who has conducted research into the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among teenagers and is presently setting up an educational program for the schools throughout her region. Her program will promote education, prevention, and treatment of the major sexually transmitted diseases. Trena is most likely a(n) __________ psychologist.

• A)educational
• B)developmental
• C)environmental
• D)community

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Definitions:

Anchoring

A cognitive bias in decision making where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information to make subsequent judgments.

Framing

The way information is presented or structured, influencing perception and decision-making.

Overestimating

The action of assessing something or someone as greater, larger, or more important than it is in reality.

Over-optimism

The tendency to be too confident or hopeful about future events or outcomes, often leading to underestimating risks.