Which of the Following Is Evidence in Support of the Hot

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence in support of the hot hand effect?

• A) NBA players who make their first free throw attempt are more likely to make their second attempt than those who missed the first shot
• B) A player who makes a shot is more likely to try to take the following shot, and take it from further away, increasing the difficulty of the shot a lowering the probably of success
• C) Although some players show evidence of "streakiness" during certain years, you can expect that simply by chance
• D) Many players and fans believe in the hot hand effect

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Definitions:

Neologism

The creation or use of new words or expressions, often seen in linguistic evolution and certain psychiatric conditions.

Concrete Thinking

A style of thinking that is literal and focused on the physical world, lacking in abstraction or the ability to generalize.

Thought Insertion

The belief that one's thoughts are not their own and have been inserted into their mind by an external source.

Idea of Reference

The belief that casual incidents and external events have a direct personal significance to oneself, often seen in paranoid thoughts.