A Cognitive Bias Resulting from the Tendency to Generalize Inappropriately

question 52

Multiple Choice

A cognitive bias resulting from the tendency to generalize inappropriately from a small sample or from a single vivid event or episode is known as:

• A)systematic errors
• B)representative bias
• C)escalating commitment
• D)recency effect
• E)prior hypothesis bias

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Definitions:

Achievement Motivation

Describes a person's drive to strive for success and accomplish challenging goals.

Competitive Situations

Scenarios or environments where individuals or groups are in competition with each other to achieve a certain goal, often leading to heightened levels of performance.

Standard Of Excellence

A level of quality or achievement that is considered superior and serves as a benchmark for others to strive toward.

Immediate Feedback

Rapid response or information provided immediately after an action or behavior, used to reinforce or correct the action.