After Using the Same Mathematical Formula to Solve the First

question 73

Multiple Choice

After using the same mathematical formula to solve the first 9 problems of her homework assignment, a student automatically starts problem number 10 using the same solution strategy. The student is demonstrating:

• A) the availability heuristic.
• B) the confirmation bias.
• C) mindlessness.
• D) a mental set.

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