Most People Tend to Consider Themselves Better Than Average, or at Least

question 155

Multiple Choice

Most people tend to consider themselves better than average, or at least average, drivers. We do so because when we think of other drivers we most easily remember unusually bad drivers, and compare ourselves to them. In other words, we make a decision based on

• A) base-rate information.
• B) the availability heuristic.
• C) the representativeness heuristic.
• D) an algorithm.

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Definitions:

Linear Dimensions

Measurements related to length, width, or height that define the size of an object in one direction.

Metric Drawings

Technical drawings using the metric system for dimensions and measurements, typically including millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), or meters (m).

Decimal Equivalent

The decimal form representation of a fraction, percentage, or any number used to simplify calculations or understand measurements.

Mass Production

The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly line techniques.