Six Months After a Devastating Earthquake, a Researcher Goes Back

question 20

Multiple Choice

Six months after a devastating earthquake, a researcher goes back and examines archival data (sales records, etc.) that indicate how prepared residents in the area were for a disaster before the earthquake hit unexpectedly. The researcher then gathers data on how prepared residents are for a disaster six months later and compares the scores. This study is an example of a(n) ____.

• A) time-series
• B) interrupted time-series
• C) longitudinal
• D) cross-sectional

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Definitions:

Negative Emotional Associations

Refers to the unfavorable feelings or emotions that are linked to a particular concept, object, or situation due to past experiences or perceptions.

Self-Serving Bias

The common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes, but blaming outside factors for negative events.

Cognitive Biases

Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, leading individuals to make illogical decisions.

Overconfidence Effect

A cognitive bias where an individual's subjective confidence in their judgments is greater than their objective accuracy.