The Availability and Representativeness Heuristics Sometimes Can Operate in Tandem

question 23

Multiple Choice

The availability and representativeness heuristics sometimes can operate in tandem.The joint effect of these two heuristics can create a(n)

• A) unmemorable association.
• B) co-occurrence fallacy.
• C) statistical association.
• D) illusory correlation.

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Definitions:

Necessary Reagents

Chemical substances or compounds that are required to initiate or drive a particular chemical reaction.

Crossed Claisen Condensation

A reaction between different esters or an ester and a carbonyl compound under basic conditions to form a β-keto ester or a β-diketone.

Methyl Benzoate

A compound consisting of a methoxy group (-OCH3) attached to a benzene ring substituting a hydrogen atom.

Cyclohexanone

A ketone with a six-membered ring structure, used as an important solvent and in the synthesis of nylon and other polymers.