Ignoring the base rate
A)involves not paying attention to the underlying probability of an event occurring.
B)often leads to one making an error in judgment.
C)is the same as thinking you or a situation is an exception to the rule.
D)is characterized by all of these.

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Ignoring the base rate involves not paying attention to the underlying probability of an event occurring, often leading to one making an error in judgment. One may also think they or a situation is an exception to the rule when ignoring the base rate. Therefore, all options are characterizations of ignoring the base rate.

Ignoring the Base Rate