If Doug Has Just Watched a Television Show in Which

question 32

Multiple Choice

If Doug has just watched a television show in which the main character is killed in an airplane crash, then the availability heuristic predicts that he will:

• A)more accurately assess the pros and cons of air travel.
• B)never watch that television show again.
• C)overestimate the dangers of air travel.
• D)underestimate the dangers of air travel.

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Definitions:

Talking Too Much

The act of speaking excessively without giving others a chance to express themselves or without considering the relevance of the content.

Proxemics

The study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behavior, communication, and social interaction.

Nonverbal Communication

The transfer of information or feelings without the use of words; this includes gestures, facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.

Selective Expectation

The psychological phenomenon where individuals perceive and interpret information based on their preconceptions, leading to a biased view of outcomes.