We Are Using an Availability Heuristic If

question 40

Multiple Choice

We are using an availability heuristic if:

• A) we ignore base rate information
• B) we exaggerate the extent to which two things go together
• C) we are influenced by certain incidents that readily come to mind
• D) we overemphasize extreme cases
• E) both c and d

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Definitions:

Low Conformity

The tendency of an individual or group to resist adhering to the norms or standards of a larger community or society.

Groupthink

An occurrence in a group setting where the urge for consensus or uniformity leads to unreasonable or maladaptive choices in decision-making.

Direct Pressure

A form of influence where individuals are explicitly urged or coerced by others to engage in certain behaviors or make specific choices.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.