Which Example Best Describes the Representativeness Heuristic

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which example best describes the representativeness heuristic?

• A) "To decide if someone is a lawyer, I compare that person's characteristics to the characteristics of the typical lawyer."
• B) "To decide if someone is dishonest, I try to recall instances of that person's dishonest behavior."
• C) "To decide if someone is an environmentalist, I consider the proportion of environmentalists in the population."
• D) "To decide if someone is conscientious, I consider how easy it is to imagine them acting in a non-conscientious manner."

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A behavioral therapy technique that involves replacing an unwanted response to a stimulus with a desired response.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process where the consequences of an action determine the likelihood of that action being repeated in the future.

Swings

Playground equipment consisting of a seat suspended by ropes or chains, used for moving back and forth.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a behavior.