According to Ladouceur and colleagues, the core cognitive error of pathological gamblers is their misconception about:

a) Timing
b) Randomness
c) Odds
d) Predictability


b

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You are very angry with your brother, who is in a fraternity in college

After speaking with him, he confessed that he has driven several times during the past few months while he was intoxicated, but insists that most of his friends do it, too. What percentage of college students report having driven intoxicated within the past year? a. 70% b. 50% c. 30% d. 10%

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Katrina has given her son the legal right to make health-care decisions on her behalf in the event that she is unable to do so. What advance directive did she prepare?

A. living will B. do not resuscitate order C. durable power of attorney D. estate will

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