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1
When proponents and opponents of capital punishment were presented mixed evidence on the deterrent effect of the death penalty, both sides became more moderate in their positions.
A)True
B)False
2
Research has shown that most people are remarkably perceptive in interpreting reality and are subject to very few biases or misperceptions.
A)True
B)False
3
The availability heuristic refers to the method by which most people initiate dating rituals.
A)True
B)False
4
Gamblers who believe they get a lower number by throwing dice more softly are acting under the influence of control.
A)True
B)False
5
"Regression toward the average" refers to our tendency to be conformist.
A)True
B)False
6
Although commonly found in experiments, self-fulfilling prophesies rarely influences people's real-life relationships.
A)True
B)False
7
People are quick to infer general truth from a vivid instance.
A)True
B)False
8
"Regression toward the average" may help to explain why the illusion of control arises.
A)True
B)False
9
Mutual fund portfolios selected by investment analysts tend to outperform randomly selected stocks.
A)True
B)False
10
Behavioral confirmation is a type of self-fulfilling prophecy whereby people's social expectations lead them to act in a way that causes others to confirm their expectations.
A)True
B)False





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