When We Use the Availability Heuristic, We Estimate the Likelihood

question 133

True/False

When we use the availability heuristic, we estimate the likelihood of an event occurring on the basis of how readily available other instances of the event are in our memory.

Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate levels of self-disclosure in different social situations.

Acknowledge gender and cultural differences in self-disclosure patterns.

Appreciate the importance of reciprocal self-disclosure in the development of intimate relationships.

Analyze the impact of self-disclosure on loneliness and social connections.

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Definitions:

Dissociation

A psychological condition characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory, often as a response to trauma or stress.

Psychological Process

The mental function or activity that underlies individual behavior and response to stimuli.

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Disorders characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, that causes major emotional distress and problems in functioning.

Dissociation

A psychological experience of feeling disconnected or detached from one's mind, body, or surroundings, often as a response to trauma or extreme stress.