Research Shows That People Tend to Engage in Fewer Cognitive

question 16

Multiple Choice

Research shows that people tend to engage in fewer cognitive errors and biases in everyday thinking ____.

• A) as a result of having had graduate training involving statistical reasoning, but not when they are simply encouraged to carefully consider different alternatives
• B) when they are encouraged to carefully consider different alternatives, but not as a result of having had graduate training involving statistical reasoning
• C) both as a result of graduate training involving statistical reasoning, and when they are encouraged to carefully consider different alternatives
• D) neither as a result of having had graduate training involving statistical reasoning, nor when they are encouraged to carefully consider different alternatives

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Definitions:

Warn

To inform someone of a possible danger, risk, or other unpleasant situation so that they are aware and can take precautionary measures.

Involuntary Commitment

The process by which individuals are admitted to a psychiatric facility without their consent, typically due to severe mental illness posing a risk to themselves or others.

Dangerous

Refers to something that is likely to cause harm or injury.

Informed Consent

The process by which a participant voluntarily confirms their willingness to participate in a particular study, after having been informed of all aspects of the trial that might affect their decision to participate.