Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That Implicit

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that implicit models of change are limited?

• A) They are likely based on the experience of one or a few individuals
• B) Their generalizability may be uncertain
• C) It is difficult for other individuals to be aware of the framework/assumptions within with the decisions are being made
• D) Implicit models provide greater levels of analytical complexity

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Definitions:

Availability Heuristic

A cognitive bias where individuals rely on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

First Instinct Fallacy

The false belief that it is better not to change one’s first answer on a test even if one starts to think that a different answer is correct.

Upward Counterfactual Thinking

The process of imagining better alternatives to past events, which can have various emotional or motivational effects.

Downward Counterfactual Thinking

Generating thoughts of how situations could have been worse, which can sometimes improve emotional state.