Dolores Has Moved to a Big City for the First

question 83

Multiple Choice

Dolores has moved to a big city for the first time in her life.She is excited by the opportunity to explore the city,but is also anxious about being in a plane crash because she will now have to fly home for the holidays.In reality,she is more at risk of harm from reckless drivers.What heuristic is she applying is this situation?

• A)Representativeness heuristic
• B)Availability heuristic
• C)Affect heuristic
• D)Recognition heuristic

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Definitions:

Stimulus Detection Reflex

An automatic response to identifying and reacting to changes in the environment.

Sustain Their Attention

The ability to maintain focus or concentration on a task or activity over an extended period of time without becoming distracted.

Visual Display

Pertains to any form of presentation that conveys information through visual means, such as screens, signs, or charts.

Motor Skills

Abilities that involve the use of muscles to perform movements, usually categorized into fine (small movements, like writing) and gross (larger movements, like walking) motor skills.