Which of the Following Is Defined as the Perseverance of Beliefs

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is defined as the perseverance of beliefs based upon what is observed first?

• A) recency effect
• B) primacy effect
• C) fundamental attribution error
• D) belief updating

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Definitions:

E(X)

The expected value of the random variable X, representing the mean or average value that X takes on.

E(Y)

The expected value of the random variable Y, representing the mean or average outcome of a set of possible values weighted by their probabilities.

Covariance

A measure that indicates the extent to which two variables change together.

Marginal Probability

The probability of a single event occurring without consideration of any other events.