The So-Called Illusory Correlation Can Most Directly Help Explain ____

question 78

Multiple Choice

The so-called illusory correlation can most directly help explain ____.

• A)why people tend to think that they are "better than average" on most traits and abilities
• B)why people tend to overestimate the degree to which members of minority groups engage in criminal behaviors
• C)why people tend to continue to gamble even when they have hit an "unlucky streak"
• D)why people tend to assume that it is more common for people to die from plane crashes than from lung cancer

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of output produced by a firm.

Lawn-mowing

The action of cutting the grass in a yard or garden using a lawn mower, often considered a routine maintenance task or a service industry.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business such as costs for raw materials or production labor.

Snow-clearing

The process of removing snow and ice from outdoor surfaces, primarily roads and pavements, to ensure safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians.