AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Merle refuses to get a yearly flu shot because she believes that she will get the flu from the vaccine, even though her doctor has explained that the virus is inactive and cannot make her sick. Merleā€™s refusal to listen to her doctor illustrates which of the following?
A
Belief Perseverance
B
Framing
C
Cognitive Dissonance
D
Misinformation Effect
E
Confirmation Bias
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A positive externality is when the consumption of a good has a positive effect or external value on society Example: Flu shots. When people get vaccinated, other people that did not pay for the flu shots also get a benefit because they have a lower chance of getting the flu.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why is it important to get a flu vaccine EVERY year? Flu viruses are constantly changing, so flu vaccines may be updated from one season to the next to protect against the viruses that research suggests will be common during the upcoming flu season. Your protection from a flu vaccine declines over time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Influenza virus vaccine is used to prevent infection by the influenza viruses. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone age 6 months or older. The flu vaccine can lower your risk of getting the flu. It also can lower the risk of having serious illness from the flu and needing to stay in the hospital.

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