The Availability Bias Is…

question 9

Multiple Choice

The availability bias is…

• A) the tendency to form a conclusion on the basis of all the evidence that exists on an issue.
• B) the tendency to form a conclusion on the basis of only the evidence easily at hand, rather than on the basis of all the evidence.
• C) the tendency to be available to only those from one point of view.
• D) the tendency to overlook easily available evidence.

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Definitions:

Neuronal Firing

The process by which neurons send electrical signals to communicate with other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Pons

A structure in the brain stem involved in, among other things, sleeping, waking, and dreaming.

Activation-synthesis Theory

A theory suggesting that dreams are the result of the brain's attempt to make sense of random neural activity during REM sleep.

Brainstem Signals

Neural transmissions originating in or passing through the brainstem, involved in regulating vital functions and relaying information to other parts of the brain.