The Availability Heuristic Refers to the Tendency

question 78

Multiple Choice

The availability heuristic refers to the tendency:

• A)to choose an alternative that is good enough rather than the best.
• B)for people to influence an initial anchor point.
• C)to evaluate probabilities of events or objects by how closely it resembles another event.
• D)to estimate the probability of something occurring by how easily we can recall those events.
• E)for decision makers to evaluate alternatives sequentially rather than comparing them all at once.

Know the key elements and benefits of performance management.

Grasp the critical aspects that must be considered when developing an effective merit system.

Understand the use of basic Excel functions and formulas (e.g., IF, DATE, YEAR).

Know how to manipulate and format data in Excel charts and tables.

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Definitions:

Adults

Individuals who have reached the age at which they are considered legally responsible for their actions, typically 18 or older.

Percent

A mathematical term describing a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

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Non-REM Sleep

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