Which Two of These Factors Set the Stage for the 1889

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which two of these factors set the stage for the 1889 Johnstown flood?

• A) poor design and "cutting corners" during construction
• B) "cutting corners" during construction and heavy sedimentation filling in behind the dam
• C) poor design and heavy sedimentation filling in behind the dam
• D) poor design and obstruction of the spillway with debris

Familiarize with the linguistic theories and contributions of key figures in the field.

Comprehend the process and challenges of speech segmentation and the role of processing in language understanding.

Understand the classification and risk levels of various bonds and securities.

Comprehend the purposes and characteristics of money market instruments.

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Definitions:

First Instinct Fallacy

The misconception that an individual's initial answer or gut reaction is always the correct choice, especially in the context of test-taking or decision-making.

Ironic Processing

A psychological process where attempts to suppress certain thoughts make them more likely to surface.

Counterfactual Thinking

The mental process of imagining alternative scenarios and outcomes that could have happened, but didn't.

False Consensus Effect

The tendency to overestimate how much other people share our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.