What Heuristic Is Felita Most Likely Applying When She Assumes

question 53

Multiple Choice

What heuristic is Felita most likely applying when she assumes her husband will be late to pick her up since he has been late the last three evenings?

• A) Belief perseverance
• B) Confirmation bias
• C) Availability heuristic
• D) Representation heuristic

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