You Receive an Automated Telephone Call from Your Local Government

question 1

Multiple Choice

You receive an automated telephone call from your local government emergency agency telling you to shelter in place while they conduct searches for possible suspected zombies in your area. Which of the following should you NOT do while sheltering in place?

• A)Move around between rooms in the building
• B)Stay in a room with as few doors and windows as possible
• C)Keep the building sealed off as much as possible from the air outside
• D)Keep a constant watch through the window for emergency teams and zombies

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

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Illusory Correlation

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Dreams

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Future Events

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