Some Studies Show the Even Students Who Earned High Grades

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Multiple Choice

Some studies show the even students who earned high grades in science classes provide disproven explanations for scientific phenomena. These disproven explanations had been acquired prior to the science classes. These studies provide some support for which of the following systematic mistakes that people make?

• A) people are overconfident
• B) people give too much weight to a small number of vivid observations
• C) people are reluctant to change their minds
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Prototype

Describes an early model or initial release of a product designed to test a concept or process, serving as a typical example of a category.

Cultural Traits

Characteristics that define a particular culture, including language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music, and arts.

Tight Culture

Societal or organizational cultures characterized by strong social norms and a low tolerance for deviant behavior.