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.

Identify and explain the roles of polychronic and monochronic time orientations in multicultural contexts.

Apply guidelines for choosing bias-free photos and illustrations.

Distinguish between open and closed body positions and their implications in communication.

Understand the principles of writing bias-free documents.