Which of the Following Describes the Representativeness Heuristic

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the representativeness heuristic?

• A)Events or scenarios with more detailed descriptions are perceived to be more likely than events or scenarios with very general descriptions.
• B)The expected value for a situation does not represent an actual possible outcome.
• C)People think that the outcome with the highest probability is representative of what is going to happen.
• D)All of the above.

Recognize the prevalence and demographic variations of anxiety disorders across different populations.

Understand the diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders and the importance of differential diagnosis.

Understand the cognitive-behavioral perspective in explaining and treating panic disorders.

Recognize the common themes and manifestations of obsessive thoughts.

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Definitions:

Eyes And Ears

Eyes And Ears metaphorically refers to sources of information or surveillance, often used to denote individuals appointed to observe and report.

Information Relay

The process of transferring information from one source to another, often involving a series of intermediaries or networks.

Positron Emission Tomography

A nuclear medicine functional imaging technique used to observe metabolic processes in the body as part of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.