A Mental Shortcut Through Which People Begin with a Rough

question 80

Multiple Choice

A mental shortcut through which people begin with a rough estimation as a starting point and then revise this estimate to take into account unique characteristics of the present situation is

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

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Definitions:

Problem or opportunity

A situation that presents difficulties needing to be solved or chances that offer possibilities for positive outcomes.

Choosing a course

The process of selecting an educational or training path that aligns with one's interests, career goals, or academic requirements.

Decision-making model

A conceptual framework or process used to make systematic and informed choices among available options.

Vroom, Yetton, and Jago

Refers to a model of decision-making that outlines how leaders can choose among different leadership styles based on certain situational variables.