James Is Asked About What Is the Best Way to Study

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Multiple Choice

James is asked about what is the best way to study for an exam.He responds that the best way to study is by making flash cards.He easily thinks of all the times he used flash cards and he made A's.However,he fails to take into consideration all the times he made A's and did not use flash cards and the times he used flash cards and did not do well.His faulty thinking is an example of:

• A) Oversimplification bias
• B) Availability heuristic
• C) Present/present bias
• D) Asking biased questions
• E) Cherry-picking evidence

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