Neurons Typically Have ________

question 101

Multiple Choice

Neurons typically have ________.

• A) many axons and one dendrite
• B) one axon and many dendrites
• C) one axon and one dendrite
• D) many axons and many dendrites

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that people use to classify something as belonging to a certain category based on how similar it is to a typical case from that category.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Cognitive Shortcuts

Mental strategies or heuristics that simplify decision making by reducing the amount of processing required to come to conclusions.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or "rules of thumb" that simplify decision-making processes, often used unconsciously.