A Single,memorable Case of Welfare Fraud Can Have a Greater

question 26

Multiple Choice

A single,memorable case of welfare fraud can have a greater impact on people's estimates of welfare abuse than do statistics showing that this case is actually the exception to the rule.This illustrates that judgments are influenced by

• A) confirmation bias.
• B) overconfidence.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) the availability heuristic.

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Definitions:

Kohlberg's Moral Development

A theory proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests human moral development progresses through a series of stages, from basic, pre-conventional morality to advanced, principled thinking.

Preconventional Level

The first level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where morality is externally controlled and rules are obeyed to avoid punishment or gain rewards.

Human Being

A member of the species Homo sapiens, distinguished by advanced cognitive abilities, use of language, and capacity for complex social structures.

Fetus

Name for the developing organism from 8 weeks after fertilization to the birth of the baby.