Alex and Barbara Are Asked to Estimate the Size of a Crowd

question 103

Multiple Choice

Alex and Barbara are asked to estimate the size of a crowd. Alex is asked whether the crowd is bigger or smaller than 10,000, whereas Barbara is asked whether the crowd is bigger or smaller than 2,000. The fact that Alex would give a larger estimate could best be explained by

• A) the representativeness heuristic.
• B) mental set.
• C) the anchoring bias.
• D) self-imposed limitations.
• E) cognitive maps.

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Definitions:

Open Circulatory System

A type of circulatory system where blood is not always contained within blood vessels but flows freely through cavities in the body, facilitating exchange of nutrients and waste with cells.

Blood Vessels

The tubes in the body through which blood flows, including arteries, veins, and capillaries, responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.

Hemoglobin

This substance within red blood cells facilitates the movement of oxygen from the lungs to various body tissues and the return transport of carbon dioxide to the lungs.

Arthropods

Arthropods are invertebrate animals with an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and paired jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.