Playing the Lottery and Overestimating Your Chances of Winning Is

question 147

Multiple Choice

Playing the lottery and overestimating your chances of winning is probably due to ________.

• A) a representativeness heuristic
• B) ignoring the availability heuristic
• C) ignoring the base-rate rule
• D) a confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Retention

The ability to maintain possession of information or knowledge over time, often used in the context of learning and memory.

Steady

Consistently reliable and stable in performance, behavior, or progress, often indicative of calmness and control.

Rapid

Quickly occurring or moving at a fast pace.

Repression

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously blocks unpleasant memories, thoughts, or feelings from their awareness.