The Representativeness Heuristic Is a Strategy For

question 82

Multiple Choice

The representativeness 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) overestimating one's skills and abilities as compared with others.
• D) searching for evidence that supports preexisting beliefs.

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Definitions:

Pivot

A central point or pin on which something rotates or balances, or, figuratively, a crucial factor or element around which something depends.

Dense Bones

Bones with higher mineral content and density, making them stronger and less susceptible to fractures compared to less dense bones.

Healthy

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Vertebrae

The individual bones that stack to form the vertebral column or spine, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.