When People Use Information About the Relative Frequency of Members

question 39

Multiple Choice

When people use information about the relative frequency of members of different categories in the population to make judgments (e.g., the percentage of students who are psychology majors) , they are using __________.

• A) the representativeness heuristic
• B) the availability heuristic
• C) census data
• D) base rate information

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition where an individual believes they have no control over their situation, often leading to decreased motivation and depression.

Self-Efficacy

A person's belief in their ability to succeed or accomplish a task in specific situations or accomplish a set of tasks.

Personal Agency

An individual's capacity to act independently and make free choices, influencing their own life.

Range Of Concerns

The spectrum of issues, problems, or topics that a client may bring to a therapeutic or counseling setting for discussion and resolution.