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Anthony knows that not everyone goes to college and those who do are not guaranteed to graduate. From this he decided that college is probably difficult as well as time consuming. What type of logic did Anthony use to draw these conclusions?


Definitions:

Automatic System

A cognitive system that operates quickly and without conscious effort, responsible for fast and intuitive reactions and judgements.

Conscious System

Refers to the parts of the mind that are aware of surroundings, thoughts, and feelings at any given moment.

Planning Fallacy

The tendency for plans to be overly optimistic because the planner fails to allow for unexpected problems.

Overly Optimistic

Describes a tendency to hold a rosier outlook than reality might support, often resulting in unrealistic expectations.

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