Which Statement About Latex Is Not True

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement about latex is not true?

• A) It is sometimes contained in laticifers.
• B) It is typically white.
• C) It is often toxic to insects.
• D) It is a rubbery solid.
• E) Milkweeds produce it.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members, often after group discussion.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational decision-making outcome.

Heuristics

Cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often leading to quick but sometimes inaccurate judgments or predictions.

Decision-making Biases

Systematic errors in thinking that affect the decisions and judgments that people make.