Gene Is Given a Questionnaire That Has Statements Like These

question 57

Multiple Choice

Gene is given a questionnaire that has statements like these printed on it: "I take a positive view of myself" and "I feel that I have a number of good qualities." He is asked to indicate how much he agrees with these kinds of statements.This questionnaire is meant to measure Gene's

• A) self-consciousness.
• B) identify cues.
• C) self-esteem.
• D) self-discrepancies.

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Definitions:

Framing Effect

A cognitive bias where people react differently based on the way information is presented to them, demonstrating how context and framing can influence decision making.

Representativeness Heuristic

A mental shortcut used to make judgments about the probability of an event under uncertainty, based on how similar it is to our typical idea of the event.

Framing

The process of presenting or constructing a concept, idea, or issue in a certain way to influence perception and judgment.

Representativeness Heuristic

A mental shortcut that involves judging the likelihood of an event or situation by comparing it to an existing prototype that already exists in our minds.