Research on the Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristic Indicates That ____

question 113

Multiple Choice

Research on the anchoring and adjustment heuristic indicates that ____.

• A) people usually do not "adjust" enough away from their anchors
• B) people usually "adjust" too much away from their anchors
• C) people will not engage in this heuristic if they know that the anchors are arbitrary
• D) people will not engage in this heuristic if they know that it can lead to faulty decisions

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Definitions:

Experienced Meaningfulness

The feeling or belief that one's work is worthwhile or valuable, contributing to a sense of purpose or fulfillment.

Core Job Characteristic

Fundamental aspects of a job that affect an individual’s motivation, satisfaction, and performance, such as skill variety and task significance.

Skill Variety

The degree to which a job requires a range of different skills and talents.

Job Enlargement

The process of increasing the range and variety of tasks that an employee performs in a job to enhance job satisfaction and productivity.