Because Heuristics Appear to Be Hardwired into the Brain, the Consequences

question 244

Multiple Choice

Because heuristics appear to be hardwired into the brain, the consequences include the following, except that

• A)it is sometimes difficult for people to correct detrimental behaviors or routines.
• B)people may be vulnerable to others who understand their hardwired tendencies.
• C)heuristics make people consistently behave in a rational manner.
• D)people may make behavioral changes if they're exposed to a situation where a heuristic kicks in and starts driving their decision.

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Definitions:

Programmed Decisions

Decisions that are routine and repetitive, often made using predetermined rules and procedures.

False Consensus Effect

A cognitive bias whereby individuals overestimate the extent to which their beliefs, feelings, or behaviors are shared by others.

Innovation Process

A sequence of actions involving the creation, advancement, and execution of novel concepts or items.

Heuristics

Simple, efficient rules, either hard-coded by evolutionary processes or learned, that help in making decisions, forming judgments, or solving problems.