Define Each of the Following Mental Shortcuts and Explain Why

question 118

Essay

Define each of the following mental shortcuts and explain why each may be inaccurate: (1) the availability heuristic and (2) the representativeness heuristic.

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Definitions:

Fish-and-Water Effect

A phenomenon where individuals are unaware of the prevalent cultural or environmental conditions that influence their behavior, similar to how fish may not recognize they are in water.

Self-verification

The desire and tendency of individuals to seek confirmation of their self-concept, whether positive or negative, from the external world.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, responsibility, and dependability.

Bedrooms

Rooms within a dwelling designed primarily for sleeping or resting.