The Fallacy of Positive Instances Refers to The

question 556

Multiple Choice

The fallacy of positive instances refers to the:

• A) ability to predict the future.
• B) tendency to misjudge the probability of an event occurring simply by chance.
• C) tendency to seek the simplest possible explanation for an unusual event.
• D) tendency to remember events that seem to confirm our beliefs and forget the events that contradict our beliefs.

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Definitions:

Natural Stream

A watercourse that flows naturally without human intervention, which can include rivers, brooks, creeks, and rills.

Reversion Interest

An interest in an asset or property that reverts back to the original owner, or their heirs, after the conclusion of certain conditions or time periods.

Life Tenant

An individual who has the right to use and benefit from a property during their lifetime, but does not have the right to sell or bequeath the property.

Tenant-in-Common

A form of co-ownership where each owner holds an undivided interest in property without the right of survivorship, meaning upon death their share can be left to heirs or specified in a will.