The Tendency to Assume That Information That Comes Easily to Mind

question 115

Multiple Choice

The tendency to assume that information that comes easily to mind is more frequent or common is referred to as the:

• A)fundamental attribution error.
• B)availability heuristic.
• C)correspondent inference.
• D)misinformation effect.

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Definitions:

Spontaneous

Occurring without apparent external cause; impromptu or unplanned.

Reproductive Payoffs

Benefits or advantages obtained through reproducing, often in the context of evolutionary biology, referring to the success of passing genes to the next generation.

Evolutionary

Pertains to the gradual process of biological change and development over successive generations.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by high levels of enthusiasm, energy, sociability, talkativeness, and assertiveness.