Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Obstacles

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the obstacles to logical thinking that accounts for the persistence of many unwarranted beliefs?

• A)the confirmation bias
• B)the fallacy of positive instances
• C)the overestimation effect
• D)functional fixedness

Comprehend the concept of the complement of a term and its use in logic.

Understand the process of converting propositions through the application of logical operations.

Grasp the implications of using obversion, conversion, and contraposition in terms of truth and validity.

Apply logical operations to analyze statements critically.

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Definitions:

Social Withdrawal

The process of removing oneself from social interactions and activities, often due to anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues.

Negative Symptom

Negative symptoms are characterized by deficits or decreases in normal emotional responses or thought processes, often seen in conditions like schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Paranoid Schizophrenia

A form of schizophrenia distinguished by significant delusions or hearing voices, with cognitive abilities and emotional response largely intact.