Which One of the Following Statements Reflects a Concern About

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements reflects a concern about the separation and control of variables?

• A) "How do you think I should make amends with Martha? If I tell her I'm sorry, she might think I'm lying."
• B) "I'm catching more tadpoles today, but I don't know if it's because I'm using a larger container to catch them or because I'm working in a different part of the frog pond."
• C) "I have two tests to study for tonight-science and Spanish. I'll study one subject before dinner and the other one after dinner so I don't get them confused."
• D) "I'm trying to learn how to do a lay-up shot. Can you show me all the things I should do, going one step at a time?"

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Definitions:

Mental Accounting

A concept in behavioral economics that refers to the different values people place on money, based on subjective criteria, affecting economic decision-making.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, often leading to statistical errors.

Affect Heuristic

A mental shortcut used in decision making and judgement that involves relying on emotions and feelings.