When People Are Given Reports to Review Regarding a Custody

question 463

Multiple Choice

When people are given reports to review regarding a custody decision, and then asked the question, "Which parent should be awarded custody?" most people tend to

• A)focus on the base rate of custody.
• B)ignore the base rate of custody.
• C)look for positive qualities in the parents.
• D)look for negative qualities in the parents.

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Res Ipsa Loquitur

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