A Bias in Reasoning Where Stereotypes Are Relied on to Make

question 12

Multiple Choice

A bias in reasoning where stereotypes are relied on to make judgments and solve problems is called ______ bias.

• A) representativeness
• B) availability
• C) heuristic
• D) framing

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Definitions:

Sense of Ownership

The psychological state or feeling whereby an individual identifies with or feels a possessive connection to an object or property.

Sense of Satisfaction

The feeling of contentment or fulfillment that comes from achieving or accomplishing something.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to process information by looking for, or interpreting, information that is consistent with one’s existing beliefs.

Sounding Board

An individual or group used to test ideas or concepts to gauge their validity or effectiveness before public release.