One Reason That We Are Susceptible to the Representativeness Heuristic

question 121

Multiple Choice

One reason that we are susceptible to the representativeness heuristic is that we

• A)are fooled by information that comes to our mind most easily.
• B)fail to consider how probable an outcome is within the general population.
• C)mistake confidence for certainty.
• D)overestimate our cognitive abilities and processes.

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Definitions:

Attitude

A psychological construct representing an individual's degree of like or dislike, favor or disfavor, towards an object, person, thing, or event.

Jungian Theory

A psychological framework by Carl Jung that emphasizes the collective unconscious, archetypes, and personal individuation to understand the human psyche.

Evidence

Information or facts presented in support of an assertion, argument, or as proof of truth or falsehood.

Environmental Factors

Environmental Factors encompass all the external conditions and influences impacting the life and development of an organism or population.