People Think That Two Events Are More Likely to Occur

question 48

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Closeting

The act of not disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity, often due to fear of discrimination or social rejection.

Coming Out

The process of self-identification and disclosure of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Outing

The act of disclosing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity without their consent.

Forging Intimacy

The act of developing close and deep personal connections with others, often through shared experiences and emotional bonding.