What Do We Know About Systematic Check Forgers

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Multiple Choice

What do we know about systematic check forgers?

• A) They are risk-prone when faced with a situation that is unusually stressful for them.
• B) They constitute a relatively large segment of the total population of check forgers.
• C) They make a substantial living by cashing bad checks.
• D) They are usually isolated people, unsuccessful in their personal relationships.

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Definitions:

Gilbert and Malone

Refers to psychologists Daniel Gilbert and Patrick Malone, known for their work on social psychology, specifically on cognitive biases and errors in attribution.

Mastery Oriented

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Generous Person

An individual known for giving more of something, especially money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.

False Consensus Hypothesis

The tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.