Using What You Know About Non-Common Effects and Outcome Bias

question 15

Multiple Choice

Using what you know about non-common effects and outcome bias, consider the following example: Josh has to choose between behaviour A and behaviour B. Behaviour A produces only terror and behaviour B produces only joy. Can we tell anything about Josh's disposition based on his chosen behaviour?

• A) No, Josh's choice will not tell us anything about his disposition, because the behaviours have few non-common effects
• B) Yes, Josh's choice will tell us something about his disposition, because the behaviours have absolutely no non-common effects
• C) Yes, Josh's choice will tell us something about his disposition, because the behaviours have few non-common effects
• D) No, Josh's choice will not tell us anything about his disposition, because the behaviours have many non-common effects

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Definitions:

Penis

A male reproductive organ involved in sexual intercourse and urination.

Repressed Memories

Memories that have been unconsciously blocked due to being associated with a high level of stress or trauma, yet may influence behavior.

Corroborating Evidence

Additional evidence that supports or confirms the validity of an initial piece of evidence or claim.

Neural Evidence

Data or indicators derived from the nervous system, often used to support psychological or neuroscientific theories.