When People Use the Availability Heuristic to Make Quick Judgments

question 41

Multiple Choice

When people use the availability heuristic to make quick judgments, they are likely to do all of the following except

• A) use it to make judgments about other people.
• B) use it to make judgments about themselves.
• C) base the decision on lots of information about a person.
• D) bring easy examples to mind.

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Definitions:

Omnipotent Authority

An individual or entity possessing complete power and influence, often seen within religious or mythological contexts.

Personal Conviction

A strong belief or opinion that is held by an individual, often guiding their actions and decisions.

Mental Powers

The collective cognitive abilities of the mind, encompassing perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or value.