Because Our Snap Judgments Are Accurate Enough to Be Useful

question 220

Multiple Choice

Because our snap judgments are accurate enough to be useful, the tendency to use heuristics and intuition might be considered ____________ from an evolutionary perspective.

• A) a maladaptation.
• B) a mutation.
• C) adaptive.
• D) too risky to use.

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Definitions:

Calculating Mean

The process of finding the average value of a set of numbers by adding them all up and dividing by the number of numbers.

Symbols

Characters or graphical representations used to represent objects, quantities, or concepts in various fields including mathematics, physics, and more.

Ratio Level

The highest level of measurement that describes data with a natural zero point and equal intervals, allowing for the computation of ratios.

Absolute Zero

A point on a scale where there is a complete absence of the measured phenomenon, allowing for ratio comparisons.