Another term for statistical prediction is known as:  

Carl’s aging mother seems to be getting worse in terms of her physical health and showing early signs of dementia. He is considering putting her in a nursing home, or perhaps having her live with a sister several states away. In this high stakes decision, even after thinking about it, he ends up doing nothing and Carl’s mom remains living with him. Carl’s behavior exemplifies the ______________ bias  

The waiter _______ to the customer, signaling for them to follow him to their table.

As the event coordinator, he had to take every possible ______ to ensure the safety of all the guests.

Which of the following is an example of the greatest dread risk  

It was hard _______ the distant figure in the fog, but she could make out the silhouette as it drew closer.

His fingers tightened around the _______ of the baseball bat as he prepared for the pitch.

She gently reached out ______ her newborn’s hand, comforting the baby as it whimpered softly.

The once-glorious empire had become _______, as its rulers indulged in luxury while the people suffered in poverty.

Pessimistic explanatory style has been linked to: