Following the Sept

question 88

Multiple Choice

Following the Sept. 11, 2001 Twins Towers attacks, many Americans elected to drive rather than fly: The media coverage of the hijackings caused Americans to overestimate the danger of flying. This example illustrates the ____________.

• A) availability heuristic
• B) representativeness heuristic
• C) confirmation bias
• D) stereotype bias

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Definitions:

Brain Abnormalities

Structural or functional deviations in the brain from the normal pattern, which can impact various aspects of cognition, emotion, and behavior.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

Alarm Signal

A warning sign or signal indicating imminent danger or the need to take action to avoid a threat.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.