When Statistical Findings Have Important Implications for the Decisions People

question 171

True/False

When statistical findings have important implications for the decisions people make,it is important to try to examine the data dispassionately.

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Definitions:

Self-esteem

Refers to a person’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses.

Diathesis-stress Model

An approach in psychology that attributes conduct to an innate vulnerability compounded by stressors encountered in one’s life experiences.

Depressed State

A condition or mood of feeling sad, helpless, and dispirited, often with a lack of energy and difficulty in maintaining daily activities.