Estimates of the Probability That an Event Will Happen Based

question 115

Multiple Choice

Estimates of the probability that an event will happen based on the ease with which one can recall previous instances of this event reflect the

• A) base-rate fallacy.
• B) fundamental attribution error.
• C) two-step attribution process.
• D) availability heuristic.

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Definitions:

Energy

The capacity to do work or produce heat; it exists in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, chemical, nuclear, and mass energy.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The rate of energy expenditure by the body at rest to maintain vital functions.

Brightly Lit

Describes an environment or space that is well-illuminated with light, either natural or artificial.

Cool Temperature

A temperature that is lower than the average room temperature, often perceived as refreshing or chilly.