Which of the Following Has Been Blamed as a Contributing

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been blamed as a contributing factor in the Columbia space shuttle disaster,the loss of the Mars Climate Orbiter,the invasion and occupation of Iraq,and other international crises?

• A)the halo effect
• B)cognitive dissonance
• C)groupthink
• D)social facilitation

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Definitions:

Phonemes

The smallest units of sound in a language that distinguish one word from another.

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A type of aphasia characterized by fluent speech that lacks meaning and difficulty understanding spoken language, often due to brain damage in Wernicke’s area.

Broca's Aphasia

A form of aphasia characterized by the production of slow, laborious speech and difficulty in word finding, typically caused by damage to the frontal lobe of the brain.

Williams Syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by developmental delays, cardiovascular diseases, unique facial features, and a distinct, highly social personality.