Perception and Misperception

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What misperception about billionaires is highlighted in the text?

Billionaires are believed to be predominantly American, but Carlos Slim from Mexico is an example of a billionaire. (correct)
Billionaires are believed to be predominantly European, but Carlos Slim from Mexico is an example of a billionaire.
Billionaires are believed to be predominantly African, but Carlos Slim from Mexico is an example of a billionaire.
Billionaires are believed to be predominantly Asian, but Carlos Slim from Mexico is an example of a billionaire.

What misperception about beavers is discussed in the text?

Beavers are believed to be exclusively American, but the text suggests that Canadians can also take the shape of serial killers.
Beavers are believed to be exclusively Russian, but the text suggests that Canadians can also take the shape of serial killers.
Beavers are believed to be exclusively Australian, but the text suggests that Canadians can also take the shape of serial killers.
Beavers are believed to be exclusively Canadian, but the text suggests that Canadians can also take the shape of serial killers. (correct)

What misperception about bandits is highlighted in the text?

Bandits are believed to be predominantly Mexican, but the text mentions Canadian serial killer Clifford Olsen as an example of a bandit. (correct)
Bandits are believed to be predominantly American, but the text mentions Canadian serial killer Clifford Olsen as an example of a bandit.
Bandits are believed to be predominantly Asian, but the text mentions Canadian serial killer Clifford Olsen as an example of a bandit.
Bandits are believed to be predominantly European, but the text mentions Canadian serial killer Clifford Olsen as an example of a bandit.

What aspect of Mexican drug cartels is emphasized in the text?

<p>Mexican drug cartels are portrayed as highly efficient corporations with various departments, not just a gang of incompetent criminals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What misrepresentation of the Canadian healthcare system is highlighted in the text?

<p>American journalists misrepresent the Canadian healthcare system as highly 'socialist' and only report on it when there are issues like longer wait times during outbreaks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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