The Representativeness Heuristic Refers to Our Tendency to

question 65

Multiple Choice

The representativeness heuristic refers to our tendency to

• A)judge the likelihood of category membership by how closely an object or event resembles a particular prototype.
• B)judge the likelihood of an event in terms of how readily instances of its occurrence are remembered.
• C)search for information that is consistent with our preconceptions.
• D)cling to our initial conceptions,even though they have been discredited.

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Definitions:

Definition

A statement that explains the meaning of a term or a concept.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

Overdiagnosis

The diagnosis of a disease or condition that will never cause symptoms or death during a patient's lifetime.

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