Customers are waiting in a long line for the latest smartphone. Which one is most likely to engage in magical thinking?
A. Rowan, who is the first person to receive a new phone.
B. Lewis, who is immediately behind the person who bought the last phone.
C. Rose, whose friend close to the front of the line who purchased two phones.
D. Elijah, who was near the back of the line when the phones were all sold.
Answer: B
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a. witnesses are present. b. the anonymity of the altruist is assured. c. the risk to the altruist is low. d. the altruist ignores the likelihood of success. e. the benefit to the recipient is low.
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a) losing a spouse. b) retirement. c) changing careers. d) children leaving home.
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