Which of the Following Heuristics Has Been Shown by Evolutionary

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following heuristics has been shown by evolutionary psychologists to be both simple and surprisingly effective?

• A) recognition heuristic
• B) representativeness heuristic
• C) trial and error heuristic
• D) availability heuristic

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Factors in a study or experiment that are altered or adjusted in order to examine their impacts on the variables that depend on them.

Dependent Variables

In research, these are the variables that are tested to see if they are affected by changes in independent variables, essentially the outcome of interest.

Unscientific Thinking

Reasoning or belief that does not adhere to the scientific method, often relying on anecdotal evidence, personal experience, or unverified claims.

Variable

denotes an element, feature, or factor that can change or vary within the context of a study, experiment, or statistical analysis.