Based on Tversky and Kahneman's (1974)anchoring Findings,if I First Asked

question 33

Multiple Choice

Based on Tversky and Kahneman's (1974) anchoring findings,if I first asked you whether Boston had a population greater than 100,000 people and then asked you to estimate Boston's population,you would be MOST likely to give which of the following responses?

• A)20,000,000
• B)5,000,000
• C)1,500,000
• D)100,000

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Definitions:

Genes

Segments of DNA that encode for proteins and determine the traits and characteristics of organisms.

Nucleosomes

Nucleosomes are the basic structural unit of DNA packaging in eukaryotic cells, composed of a segment of DNA wound around a core of histone proteins.

Histones

Small, positively charged (basic) proteins in the cell nucleus that bind to the negatively charged DNA. See nucleosomes.

Somatic Cell

In animals, a cell of the body not involved in formation of gametes. Compare with germ line cell.