Illusory Optimism is a bias that occurs when a person believes he or she has a lesser risk of experiencing a negative event compared to others.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: False.

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The Japanese linked the lineage of their emperors to the goddess of the sun, known as

a. Inari. b. Naobi no Mitama. c. Oomoto. d. Amaterasu.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Bowser, a German shepherd, had a terrible flea problem. But after one application of FleasOff, Bowser had no fleas for four months. Tango is also a German shepherd with a terrible flea problem. Therefore, FleasOff should also be useful in eliminating Tango's fleas

A) False cause. B) No fallacy. C) Weak analogy. D) Accident. E) Hasty generalization.

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Solon was a lawgiver

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Most people don't distinguish between a person's "morals" and his or her "ethics."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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