Which of the Following Increases a Scuba Diver's Risk of Decompression

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following increases a scuba diver's risk of decompression sickness?

• A) Taking cold or sinus medications before a dive
• B) Flying within several hours after a dive
• C) Diving on a full stomach
• D) Breathing 100% oxygen before a dive

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an impression created in one area influences opinion in another area.

Similar-to-me Effect

The tendency to prefer individuals who are perceived to be similar to oneself in terms of attitudes, beliefs, and backgrounds.

Attribution/covariation Model

A psychological theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior by observing patterns of covariation.

Kelley's (1973)

Pertains to Harold Kelley's 1973 attribution theory in social psychology, which seeks to explain how individuals infer causes of behavior based on observed evidence.