When We Encounter a Highly Unusual Event,we Are Particularly Likely

question 37

Multiple Choice

When we encounter a highly unusual event,we are particularly likely to notice and consider the event.As a consequence

• A)we are likely to think about how distinctive the event really is,leading us to underestimate the likelihood of this type of event.
• B)we are likely to think about the event as being in its own special category,so the event will have little impact on our estimates of frequency.
• C)the event will be easy to recall,leading us to overestimate the likelihood of this type of event.
• D)the event will be difficult to recall,leading us to underestimate the likelihood of this type of event.

Understand the impact of political and religious authorities on the scientific community and their work.

Comprehend cultural and religious variances in the acceptance and spread of scientific ideas across Europe and into Russia.

Understand the concept of heritability and its role in complex conditions such as schizophrenia.

Describe the complexity of studying the evolution of behavior and its contrast with physical traits.

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Definitions:

Constructivism

A theory of learning that emphasizes the role of individuals in constructing their own understanding and knowledge of the world, through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.

Critical Realist

An advocate or adherent of critical realism, a philosophical approach that believes the nature of reality is independent of human thoughts and beliefs but that our understanding of it is socially constructed.

Accuracy of Personality Judgments

The degree to which assessments or perceptions of others' personalities are consistent with their actual behavior and self-reports.

Realistic Accuracy Model

A psychological framework positing that accurate judgment of others' personalities is based on relevance, availability, detection, and utilization of behavioral information.