You Are on a Jury

question 104

Multiple Choice

You are on a jury. The defendant is a well-dressed middle-aged father. He just does not fit your idea of a murderer. It will be important for you to listen to the evidence presented rather than succumb to

• A)the framing effect.
• B)the underlying base rate.
• C)the representativeness heuristic.
• D)divergent thinking.

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Definitions:

Plant Species

Distinct types of plants that belong to a particular genus, distinguished by specific genetic, morphological, or physiological characteristics.

Allopatric Speciation

The process of speciation that occurs when biological populations of the same species become isolated from each other to an extent that prevents or interferes with genetic interchange.

Gene Flow

Gene flow is the transfer of genetic variation from one population to another, which can increase genetic diversity in the receiving population.

Divergence

The evolution of different forms or species from a common ancestor, involving the accumulation of genetic differences that can lead to the formation of new species.