Ben Always Reaches for the Bright Blue and Yellow Box

question 78

Multiple Choice

Ben always reaches for the bright blue and yellow box of Ritz crackers when he visits the snack food aisle in the grocery store. He rarely even reads the box or checks the price. Which of the following heuristics is most likely being used by Ben?

• A) representativeness
• B) availability
• C) adjustment
• D) anchoring
• E) semantic

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Definitions:

Psychological Tests

Standardized measures used to assess individual mental capacities and behavioral styles.

Bad Choices

Decisions made that lead to negative consequences or outcomes, often considered unwise in hindsight.

Admit Their Guilt

The act of confessing to wrongdoing, especially in a legal context, where an individual acknowledges responsibility for a committed offense.

Guided Imagery

A relaxation technique that involves following verbal instructions to imagine a peaceful and calming scene or experience, often used in therapy.