There are 1,000 members of group A and 100 members of group B in the community.Nine hundred members of group A and 90 members of group B routinely engage in acts benefiting the community.One hundred members of group A and 10 members of group B routinely engage in criminal acts.Which occurrence will MOST likely be remembered?
A)one member of group A engaging in a beneficial act
B)one member of group A engaging in a criminal act
C)one member of group B engaging in a beneficial act
D)one member of group B engaging in a criminal act

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The occurrence that is most likely to be remembered is one member of group B engaging in a criminal act. This is because the relative size of group B is smaller than group A, so any negative behavior from a member of group B will stand out more. Additionally, criminal acts are more memorable than beneficial acts, as they are often seen as more impactful or damaging to the community. Therefore, a member of group B engaging in a criminal act is the most salient occurrence.

There Are 1,000 Members of Group a and 100 Members