Carol Is Asked to Rate Her Husband in Terms of How

question 103

Multiple Choice

Carol is asked to rate her husband in terms of how helpful he is with the household chores.Because she cannot think of a single instance of helpful behavior,she gives him a very low rating.Carol relied on______________to make her judgment.

• A)counterfactual thinking
• B)the base-rate fallacy
• C)the availability heuristic
• D)a confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Conformity

Adjusting one's behavior or thinking to match those of other people or a group standard.

Cultural Diversity

The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

Human

A member of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by a capacity for complex language, abstract thought, and the creation of intricate cultures and societies.

Genetic Variations

Differences in DNA sequences among individuals within a population, which contribute to the biological diversity and influence characteristics such as appearance, behavior, and susceptibility to diseases.