Error management theory suggests that there are ________ potential errors when inferring a psychological state of another person.

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Error management theory suggests that there are two potential errors when inferring a psychological state of another person: Type 1 errors (false positives) where a person infers a psychological state when there is none, and Type 2 errors (false negatives) where a person fails to infer a psychological state when there actually is one.

Error Management Theory Suggests That There Are ________ Potential Errors