When people estimate that the odds of two uncertain events happening together are greater than the odds of either event happening alone, they are displaying the:
a. gambler's fallacy
b. overconfidence effect
c. conjunction fallacy
d. framing effect
C
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A. the length of the string B. the height from which the weight is dropped C. the force with which it is dropped D. the weight of the pendulum
Which statement about human genetic makeup is true?
A. We do not share any of our DNA with other mammals. B. Changes in multiple DNA base pairs are necessary to influence human traits. C. The species-specific genetic material responsible for human attributes is extensive. D. Gene expression within human cells cannot be modified by environmental factors.
If Kelly wanted to calculate her BMI, she would use her waist to weight ratio.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to Piaget, a __________ is an activity that permits the construction of cognitive schemas through the repetition of a changed motor event
a) circular reaction b) primary reaction c) secondary reaction d) tertiary reaction