Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Unintentional injuries can result in a potentially disabling outcome.
• B)Unintentional injuries include accidents associated with learning new skills falling when you learn to walk).
• C)Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in early childhood.
• D)Unintentional injuries are over-reported because children are so vulnerable.

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Definitions:

Phineas Gage

A historically significant case in the study of neuroscience and psychology, where a man survived a severe brain injury that dramatically changed his personality and behavior.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

Sunk Cost

A past expense that has already been incurred and cannot be recovered, which should not influence ongoing or future decisions.

Kahneman and Tversky

Psychologists known for their work on the psychology of judgment and decision-making, as well as behavioral economics.