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 SketchSepahi rated 3 months ago- I picked "a." Not because I reasoned that the probability was greater for a broader category but because I am a misanthropic cynic and I assumed Linda grew out of her convictions and principles on the grounds of her being a hypocrite.
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- Gorod rated 3 months ago
- I usually enjoy these types of articles, but this is not entirely accurate.
- SketchSepahi rated 3 months ago
- I picked "a." Not because I reasoned that the probability was greater for a broader category but because I am a misanthropic cynic and I assumed Linda grew out of her convictions and principles on the grounds of her being a hypocrite.
 soren202 rated 3 months ago- I got it right the first time. I actually spent a couple seconds trying to figure out why it wouldn't be A before I realized that it was probably hoping that I would read it too quickly.
- Queensowntalia rated 3 months ago
- This day and age, most people wouldn't make that assumption, I think. This seems old fashioned.
- yixing rated 3 months ago
- because most people assume the first option excludes being in the feminist movement--because otherwise, it would just be an obvious question. there, "phenomenon" solved
- mooseysavage rated 3 months ago
- The answer is obviously A.
Any time spent as a bank teller will immediately extinguish any sort of active lifestyle.
- Tancred rated 3 months ago
- To quote the one of the commenters,"This isn't entirely trueI think the original researchers overlooked the fact that people would assume that the stated 'feminist' clause in the second option implied that the first option did not include this eventuality.It would be like asking whether you want an apple or an apple and a banana. Most people would assume that the first option does not include an banana. Very few people would ask whether I wanted an apple, and then give me an apple and also a banana.So, according to most perceptions, the options are 'bank teller and NOT IN the feminist movement' or 'bank teller and IN the feminist movement'.So it's more that poor phrasing influenced logic."
- anjamerret rated 3 months ago
- Strange that people would presume that Linda would continue with her student beliefs. We all have those, but reality takes over!
- Tord rated 3 months ago
- Mind Teaser: "Consider Linda, a 31-year-old woman, single and bright. As a student, she was deeply concerned with discrimination and social justice and also participated in anti-nuclear protests.
Which is more probable? (a) Linda is today a bank teller; (b) Linda is a bank teller and active in the feminist movement.
Quick, what's your answer?"
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