Which of the Following Types of People Would Be LEAST

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of people would be LEAST likely to show the word-superiority effect?

• A) someone who is fluent in two languages
• B) a typical college student
• C) someone who is just learning how to read
• D) an expert chess player

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Definitions:

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used.

Representative Heuristic

A mental shortcut that involves making judgments based on how well something matches existing prototypes or stereotypes in our minds.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often leading to a solution that is good enough rather than perfect.

Mnemonic Devices

Techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something, often by associating it with familiar items or concepts.