Even Though Vusi Never Actually Exercises, You Have Always Assumed

question 72

Multiple Choice

Even though Vusi never actually exercises, you have always assumed that he is an athlete because he hangs around at the gym (like other athletes) , drinks bottled water nonstop, and wears sweat suits everywhere.Your (false) assumption that Vusi is an athlete is MOST clearly an example of the ____.

• A)availability heuristic
• B)actor-observer bias
• C)representativeness heuristic
• D)anchoring and adjustment heuristic

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Definitions:

Individualism

The principle of being independent and self-reliant, often prioritizing personal freedom and goals over collective ones.

Collectivism

A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of groups and the collective over the individual, promoting interdependence and cooperation.

Reciprocal Determinism

A psychological principle indicating that an individual's actions are simultaneously shaped by and shape their own characteristics and the surrounding milieu.

Self-serving Bias

The common tendency to attribute positive events to one's own character but attribute negative events to external factors.