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Define Each of the Following Mental Shortcuts and Explain Why

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Define each of the following mental shortcuts and explain why each may be inaccurate: (1) the availability heuristic; (2) the representativeness heuristic.


Definitions:

Intersexual Selection

A mode of natural selection where members of one biological sex choose mates of the other sex to mate with, often based on certain desirable characteristics.

Polyandry

A mating system in which a female mates with several males during a breeding season. Compare with polygyny.

Intrasexual Selection

A type of natural selection where members of one sex compete with each other for access to members of the opposite sex for reproduction.

Problem Solving

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues through a systematic approach that involves creativity and reasoning.

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