Pathogenic Bacteria Are Likely to Multiply Rapidly When Environmental Temperatures

question 17

Multiple Choice

Pathogenic bacteria are likely to multiply rapidly when environmental temperatures are between ____________.

• A)20 and 120 ºF
• B)60 and 160 ºF
• C)40 and 140 ºF
• D)80 and 180 ºF

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Definitions:

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves favoring information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or values, while disregarding evidence that contradicts them.

Escalating Commitment

The phenomenon where people increase their investment in a decision despite new evidence suggesting that the decision was wrong.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias where information is presented or perceived in such a way that it leads to incorrect conclusions or decisions.

Lack-of-participation Error

A bias or error in decision-making that occurs when not all stakeholders or team members are involved or engaged in the process.