The Conjunction Rule States That

question 30

Multiple Choice

The conjunction rule states that

• A) the probability of two events co-occurring is the sum of the probabilities of each event occurring.
• B) the probability of two events co-occurring is equal to or less than the probability of either event occurring alone.
• C) people make decisions based upon both the costs and benefits of the choices.
• D) people make decisions based upon possible benefits when the choices are framed positively and based upon possible costs when the choices are framed negatively.

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these) associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Anxiety

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

ODD

Oppositional Defiant Disorder, a behavioral disorder in children characterized by a consistent pattern of angry, defiant, and vindictive behavior towards authority figures.