When People Are Asked Which Is More Common, Death by Homicide

question 149

Multiple Choice

When people are asked which is more common, death by homicide or death by stroke, they often choose homicide because they hear about more murders than they do about strokes. In this instance, people are led astray in their judgments by:

• A)the representativeness heuristic.
• B)the framing effect.
• C)a mental set.
• D)the availability heuristic.

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Definitions:

Sleep Deprivation

A condition resulting from inadequate quantity or quality of sleep, leading to physical and mental health issues.

Total Sleep Requirement

The total amount of sleep needed by an individual to function optimally during waking hours, varying by age and individual needs.

Dream Content

The images, thoughts, and emotions experienced during dreams.

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

A sleep disorder characterized by the acting out of dreams due to a lack of muscle paralysis during REM sleep.