People Tend to Inaccurately Estimate That More Deaths Occur as a Result

question 101

Multiple Choice

People tend to inaccurately estimate that more deaths occur as a result of tornadoes than from asthma because of a tendency to do which of the following?

• A)underestimate the improbable
• B)underestimate the probable
• C)overestimate the improbable
• D)overestimate the probable

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Definitions:

Intestines

Tubular digestive system organs responsible for nutrient absorption and waste elimination.

Reproductive Organs

Organs involved in the production of gametes (sperm and eggs) and in supporting the processes of fertilization, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Homeostasis

The ability of a living organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in the external environment.

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for the transport of blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body, involving the heart and blood vessels.