Before the Nineteenth Century, More Than ____ of the People

question 13

Multiple Choice

Before the nineteenth century, more than ____ of the people who sailed across the Atlantic were slaves.

• A)one-quarter
• B)one-third
• C)one-half
• D)two-thirds
• E)three-quarters

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Definitions:

Cognitive Distortion

Irrational, faulty thinking patterns that contribute to emotional distress and mental health disorders.

Dichotomy

A division or contrast between two things that are presented as entirely different or opposite.

All-Or-None Thinking

A cognitive distortion involving viewing situations in only two categories instead of on a continuum, such as completely right or completely wrong.

Arbitrary Inference

Arbitrary inference is a cognitive distortion where an individual makes a conclusion without supporting evidence or even in the face of contrary evidence.