The Tendency to Base Decisions on Information That Most Readily

question 41

Multiple Choice

The tendency to base decisions on information that most readily comes to mind is

• A)framing.
• B)mental set.
• C)the availability heuristic.
• D)the representativeness heuristic.
• E)convergent thinking.

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Definitions:

Internal Accommodation

The process by which cognitive structures are adjusted to incorporate new information.

Mirrored Reflection

The process of closely examining one's own thoughts, feelings, or actions, as if reflecting them in a mirror.

Unique Assimilation

The process of integrating new information into existing cognitive schemas in a way that is special to the individual.

Association Areas

Regions of the brain that integrate and process information from the sensory and motor areas to perform complex cognitive tasks.