Which of the Following Statements About Illusory Correlations Is/are True

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about illusory correlations is/are true?

• A) Judgment errors are magnified when the groups being observed are of the same size.
• B) Actions of the majority group are under greater scrutiny than actions of the minority group.
• C) Once in place, stereotypic perceptions based on illusory correlations are difficult to correct.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Conjunction

A logical operator that connects two propositions or statements and requires both to be true in order for the whole conjunction to be true.

Probability Calculus

A branch of mathematics dealing with calculating the likelihood of various outcomes in uncertain situations.

Complex Event Probabilities

The calculation of the likelihood of outcomes that involve two or more independent events occurring.

Intuitive Judgment

A decision-making process that relies on immediate, gut reactions rather than deliberate, logical analysis.