The Availability Heuristic Is a Strategy For

question 59

Multiple Choice

The availability heuristic is a strategy for:

• A) judging the likelihood of an event based on how easily one can think of similar instances.
• B) deciding the likelihood of an event by how much it resembles a "typical" example of that event.
• C) estimating one's skills and abilities as compared with others.
• D) searching for evidence that supports preexisting beliefs.

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Definitions:

Sequence Recording

involves documenting the order in which events or steps occur, often used in analyzing processes or behaviors.

Time Sample

A data collection method that involves observations at specific intervals over a designated period.

Interval Recording

A method of observational data collection that involves noting whether a specific behavior occurs during predefined intervals of time.

Worker Observations

The process of systematically recording the behaviors, activities, and interactions of employees within a workplace to evaluate performance or productivity.