Quite Understandably, Students Are Often More Upset About Missing an Exam

question 59

Multiple Choice

Quite understandably, students are often more upset about missing an exam question when they had previously circled the correct answer-and then changed it to an incorrect answer-as opposed to when they had chosen an incorrect answer all along. This is most directly related to the ____.

• A)representativeness heuristic ​
• B)anchoring and adjustment heuristic
• C)simulation heuristic
• D)confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Perspective

A theoretical approach in various fields that examines the evolutionary basis of behavior and traits.

Bonding Process

The development of a close, interpersonal relationship between individuals through emotional attachment, trust, and mutual understanding.

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The ability to continue living or existing, especially under adverse or unusual conditions.

Sociocultural Theory

Vygotsky’s theory of how contextual factors affect children’s development.