Stereotypes Spring to Mind Easily

question 122

Multiple Choice

Stereotypes spring to mind easily. Therefore, we sometimes use them to judge the frequency of certain events, such as crimes in a given neighborhood. This example BEST describes the use of the ________ heuristic.

• A) frequency
• B) representativeness
• C) confirmation
• D) availability
• I don't like this question. It's too easy to assume that stereotypes are representative of a particular group and thus make the assumption that this is related to representativeness heuristic. I would recommend putting a different alternative to

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Definitions:

Voidable

A legal term describing a contract or transaction that may be declared invalid by one of the parties to the contract.

Minor's Option

The legal ability of a minor to affirm or void contracts and agreements, based on their lack of legal capacity to enter into contracts.

Deposit

An upfront payment or security placed in trust or as a guarantee for the fulfillment of an obligation or purchase.

Majority

More than half of a particular group or amount; often referring to the greater part of a specific population or quantity.