People Think That Two Events Are More Likely to Occur

question 182

Multiple Choice

People think that two events are more likely to occur together than either event is likely to occur individually.This phenomenon is called the:

• A)conjunction fallacy.
• B)category fallacy.
• C)representative heuristic.
• D)sunk-cost fallacy.

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Definitions:

Confidence

Confidence is a feeling or belief in one's abilities, qualities, or judgement.

Irrational Beliefs

Untrue or unreasonable thoughts and assumptions that can lead to negative emotional outcomes and behaviors.

Faulty Expectations

Incorrect or unrealistic beliefs about likely outcomes or events in the future.

Faulty "Tapes"

An analogy for negative self-talk or beliefs that are ingrained in one's thought patterns, often contributing to psychological distress.