With Regard to the Use of Base Rate Information, the Evidence

question 127

Multiple Choice

With regard to the use of base rate information, the evidence suggests that people __________.

• A) totally disregard base rate information and rely only on the similarity of information to a category
• B) are very astute at using base rate information
• C) focus too much on individual characteristics and insufficiently on base rates
• D) focus equally on individual characteristics and base rate information

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Definitions:

Emerging Adults

Individuals in a developmental phase ranging from late teens to mid-twenties, navigating transitions between adolescence and full adulthood.

Social Integration

The process during which newcomers or minorities are incorporated into the social structure of the host society.

Social Support

The perception and reality of being cared for, valued, and part of a supportive social network.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others.