People Sometimes Have to Assess Whether Someone Is a Member

question 44

Multiple Choice

People sometimes have to assess whether someone is a member of a particular group.In assessing whether someone is gay or a Republican,for example,we often rely on the ________ heuristic,which entails figuring out the degree to which ________.

• A) availability; someone resembles a category prototype
• B) availability; someone can be categorized quickly
• C) representativeness; someone resembles a category prototype
• D) representativeness; someone can be categorized quickly

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process through which individuals evolve in their understanding of moral concepts, progressing through various stages of moral reasoning.

Piaget's Theory

Piaget's Theory proposes that cognitive development in children occurs through a series of stages, focusing on how children actively construct their understanding of the world through experience and interaction.

Heinz Dilemma

A classic moral dilemma used in psychology to explore moral reasoning, where an individual must choose between obeying the law and saving a life.

Kohlberg

Refers to Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist known for his theory on the stages of moral development in children and adults.