Which Mental Shortcut Does the Text Suggest Causes the Barnum

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which mental shortcut does the text suggest causes the Barnum effect?

• A)the judgmental heuristic
• B)the availability heuristic
• C)the base rate information
• D)the representativeness heuristic
• E)the cocktail party phenomenon

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Definitions:

Inverse

In mathematics, it refers to a function that essentially reverses the effect of another function, often denoted as the reciprocal or opposite in certain contexts.

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Breakdowns

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Maintenance Cost

Expenses associated with the upkeep and repair of equipment or facilities to ensure they are functional and efficient.