The Strategy of Basing a Judgment on the Felt Ease

question 93

Multiple Choice

The strategy of basing a judgment on the felt ease with which one can bring to mind particular instances of an event is known as the

• A) anchoring and adjustment heuristic.
• B) representativeness heuristic.
• C) availability heuristic.
• D) recall heuristic.

Understand the role of health psychology in studying the impact of biological, psychological, and social factors on health.

Recognize the biopsychosocial model as a guide for health psychologists.

Learn about the development and purpose of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale.

Acknowledge the significance of cognitive appraisal in the impact of life events.

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Definitions:

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carboxyl group (-COOH), which consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and bonded to a hydroxyl group.

(COCl)2

Phosgene gas, a toxic compound used in organic synthesis, characterized by the formula, with two carbonyl chloride groups.

Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution

A type of organic reaction where a nucleophile replaces a leaving group in an acyl compound, forming a new covalent bond.

Esters

Organic compounds derived from an acid where at least one -OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an -O- (alkoxy) group, known for their fruity smells.