Jeff Is Concerned That the Framing Effect May Be Influencing

question 39

Multiple Choice

Jeff is concerned that the framing effect may be influencing his decision to study abroad next semester. According to Chapter 12, an effective way to correct for the framing effect is to

• A) see whether he can come up with some representative counter-examples.
• B) apply the anchoring-and-adjustment heuristic to see whether the decision can be appropriately adjusted.
• C) consider how many positive and how many negative examples come readily to mind.
• D) consider how he would feel about not studying abroad next semester.

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