Which of the Following Is an Example of the Typicality

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the typicality effect?

• A) You notice that for the past few years the winters are colder than they used to be and you decide this is evidence of climate change.
• B) You notice that winters have had about the same temperatures as you normally experience and climate change must be a hoax.
• C) You learn that your town is deciding to build wind turbines to create a sustainable energy source to promote jobs and slow climate change.
• D) You feel that the government should not make decisions to end coal production to slow the effects of climate change since it will take a long time and be very expensive.
• E) You want policy-makers to establish policies based on economics and not on science so the economy is in good condition.

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Definitions:

Vehicle

A means of transporting goods or individuals from one location to another, such as cars, bikes, and buses.

Glider

A type of aircraft that is designed to fly without the use of engines, relying on dynamic lift from air currents to stay aloft.

Fruit

The ripened ovary, along with its seeds, of a flowering plant, usually eaten as food.

Grape

A small, round fruit, usually purple, green, or red, grown in clusters on vines, used for eating fresh or making wine.