The Perception of a Relationship Where None Actually Exists, or the Perception

question 93

Multiple Choice

The perception of a relationship where none actually exists, or the perception of a stronger relationship than actually exists, is called

• A) a representative heuristic.
• B) an availability heuristic.
• C) an illusory correlation.
• D) the overconfidence phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs with sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties, often used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.

Endorphins

Natural pain-relieving neurotransmitters produced by the brain in response to stress or discomfort, often associated with a feeling of well-being.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability.

Anandamides

Naturally occurring compounds in the body that bind to cannabinoid receptors, influencing mood, appetite, and pain perception.