Which of the following statements could be an example of the Othello error?
A) A listener is so suspicious that he or she doubts someone else's truthful statement.
B) People tend to look for deception in bad news more than in good news.
C) People tend to look for deception in good news more than in bad news.
D) A listener is so trusting of another that he or she does not evaluate the truthfulness of the person's statements.

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The Othello error refers to the tendency to assume that others are deceitful or lying without sufficient evidence. Option A suggests that a listener is so suspicious that he or she doubts someone else's truthful statement, which is an example of the Othello error. Option B and C refer to people's tendency to look for deception in different contexts, but do not necessarily reflect the Othello error. Option D suggests that a listener is too trusting, which is not the same as assuming deceit without evidence.

Which of the Following Statements Could Be an Example of the Othello