Tammy and Peter Are Asked to Consider Their Addresses (Note

question 18

Multiple Choice

Tammy and Peter are asked to consider their addresses (note: Tammy's address is 6868 Sycamore Lane. Peter's address is 1400 Center Street) , and then to estimate the distance between their homes. Tammy guesses 6000 miles. Peter guesses 2000 miles. This example best illustrates _________________.

• A) The anchoring heuristic
• B) Confirmation bias
• C) The availability heuristic
• D) The sunk cost effect
• E) The representativeness heuristic

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Definitions:

Synarthrotic Joints

A type of joint characterized by very limited or no movement because the bones are connected by fibrous tissue or cartilage.

Cartilaginous Joints

Type of joint where the bones are united by cartilage, allowing for more limited movement than synovial joints.

Gomphosis

A type of joint that binds the teeth to bony sockets in the maxillary bone and mandible.

Peg-In-Socket

Refers to a type of joint or connection where a projecting part fits into a corresponding hole, often used in engineering and orthopedics.