Basing the Estimated Probability of an Event on the Ease

question 232

Multiple Choice

Basing the estimated probability of an event on the ease with which instances come to mind is called the ​

• A)law of small numbers.
• B)representativeness heuristic.
• C)conjunction fallacy.
• D)availability heuristic.

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Definitions:

Explanations

Statements or accounts that make something clear by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.

Future Events

Refers to incidents, occurrences, or situations that have not yet happened but are expected or predicted to occur.

Hypotheses

Proposed explanations made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Independent

Not influenced by or connected to others; self-sufficient or autonomous in relation to external conditions or influences.