When People Overestimate the Frequency of Violent Crimes Because These

question 158

Multiple Choice

When people overestimate the frequency of violent crimes because these events generate a great deal of media coverage, they are using

• A)the availability heuristic.
• B)the representativeness heuristic.
• C)a holistic decision model.
• D)the elimination-by-aspects strategy.

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Definitions:

Cell Membranes

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol.

Epinephrine

A hormone also known as adrenaline that is secreted by the adrenal glands and increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and the stress response, also acting as a hormone.