This question is incomplete; here is the complete question:
Fourteen-year-old Jean-Claude, an avid video game player, reads a flawed study showing that video game players are smarter than most people. Then he reads a second study with similar flaws proposing that video game players are poor leaders. What would you predict will happen:
A. He would dismiss the findings of the first study and overlook the flaws in the second study.
B. He would now believe that video game players are poor leaders.
C. He would overlook the flaws in the first study and dismiss the findings of the second study.
D. He would now believe that video game players are both smarter and poor leaders.
The correct answer to this question is C. He would overlook the flaws in the first study and dismiss the findings of the second study.
Explanation:
In general, individuals tend to favor information that supports their points of view or preferences, this is a type of cognitive bias known as confirmation bias. Additionally, this is a type of bias because individuals do not consider objectively whether the information is accurate or reliable. This is likely to occur in the case of Jean-Claude because even when the studies are flawed it is likely he supports the first study that shows video game players are smarter. After all, this supports his beliefs and preferences. Moreover, he might dismiss the findings of the second study that is opposite to his preferences.
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western hemisphere
Explanation:
South America is a continent in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere,
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D. spend quality time with the kids first when she is back home before resuming any other work
Explanation:
Dorcas is a working mother and has a very busy schedule. She feels that she is unable to spend time with her kids. She should spend quality time with the kids first when she is back home before resuming any other work. Children are the best thing in their lives, according to some parents. Therefore, you should spend all the time possible with the people you love. Lastly, buying your children's happiness will not help the situation!
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Workers can protect themselves from accidents or being harmed when they are working on or near any construction zone by wearing high visibility reflective clothing in order to be easily seen by any moving machine operator. Directing traffic in construction zone, and walking quickly does not guarantee a safe working environment.