According to the Availability Heuristic, We Often Estimate the Frequency

question 82

Multiple Choice

According to the availability heuristic, we often estimate the frequency of an event by:

• A)using available data from either the government or other organizations.
• B)how much we enjoyed the event.
• C)the degree to which the event resembles stereotypical members of a category.
• D)the ease with which we can recall relevant examples.

Understand the diagnostic criteria and characteristics of various anxiety disorders.

Recognize the symptoms and triggers of panic attacks and specific phobias.

Identify the differences between anxiety disorders and mood disorders, including depressive and bipolar disorders.

Comprehend the role of genetics, biology, and environmental factors in the development of anxiety and mood disorders.

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Definitions:

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory in psychology proposing that emotional feelings and physiological reactions to stimuli occur simultaneously and independently.

James-Lange Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that emotions result from physiological reactions to external events before the emotional experience occurs.

Schachter-Singer Theory

A theory of emotion that states emotions are determined by physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Conscious Evaluative Reaction

A deliberate and aware assessment of a situation or event, often involving judgment on value, quality, or significance.