The _______ Heuristic Refers to the Mental Shortcut Whereby People

question 78

Multiple Choice

The _______ heuristic refers to the mental shortcut whereby people classify a person or thing based on how similar it appears to the typical case.

• A) base-rate
• B) representativeness
• C) anchoring and adjustment
• D) availability
• E) counterfactual

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Definitions:

Vascular System

The network of blood vessels in an organism through which blood circulates, delivering oxygen and nutrients.

Photosynthesis

The method where green plants and certain other organisms utilize sunlight to create food from carbon dioxide and water.

Embryonic Differentiation

Embryonic differentiation is the process during embryonic development in which unspecialized stem cells give rise to specialized cells, forming various tissues and organs.

Apical Meristems

Regions at the tips of roots and shoots in plants where cells actively divide, allowing for elongation and growth.