Failing to Recognize Our Potential for Error Is Best Demonstrated

question 22

Multiple Choice

Failing to recognize our potential for error is best demonstrated by

• A) linguistic determinism.
• B) the availability heuristic.
• C) overconfidence.
• D) framing.

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Definitions:

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to rejection.

Cognitive Therapists

Mental health professionals specializing in therapies that identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A condition of the mind manifesting with intense social distress, chaotic thoughts, mistrustful ideations, a detachment from the surroundings, temporary psychotic episodes, and frequently atypical beliefs.

Pathological Personality

A type of personality disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.