The Availability Heuristic Refers to Our Tendency to

question 41

Multiple Choice

The availability heuristic refers to our tendency to

• A) overestimate the accuracy of our judgments.
• B) estimate the likelihood of an event based on how easily we remember instances of its occurrence.
• C) search for information that is consistent with our preconceptions.
• D) cling to our initial conceptions,even though they have been discredited.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Nerve

The first cranial nerve, responsible for the sense of smell, transmitting odors from the nasal cavity to the brain.

Midsagittal Section

A vertical plane that divides the body or an organ into equal right and left halves.

Right Half

An ambiguous term potentially referring to the right side of a bilateral organism or structure, requiring context for precise definition.

Cerebrum

The biggest section of the brain, tasked with managing voluntary muscle movements, sight, language, flavor, auditory perception, cognition, and memory retention.