Even Though His Physician Has Told Him That There Is

question 162

Multiple Choice

Even though his physician has told him that there is not an association between weather conditions and arthritis pain, Neville is convinced that his arthritis will act up when barometric pressure changes. Neville's tendency to see a meaningful pattern even when it doesn't exist is called:

• A) justification of effort.
• B) mental set.
• C) mindlessness.
• D) stereotype threat.

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Definitions:

Aquatic Organisms

Living beings that inhabit water environments, ranging from freshwater to marine ecosystems.

Decomposition

The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler forms of matter, often involving the action of bacteria and fungi.

Primary Producers

Organisms, usually plants and algae, that can produce their own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.