The Representativeness Heuristic Occurs When a Rare Event Makes a Vivid

question 96

True/False

The representativeness heuristic occurs when a rare event makes a vivid impression on people, and they overestimate the likelihood of the event occurring again.

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1950s Writers

Authors and literary figures who were active during the 1950s, a time marked by post-war prosperity and cultural shifts, influencing various genres and styles.

Kennedy

A reference to the prominent American political family, particularly John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963).

Latin America

A region in the Western Hemisphere comprising countries where Romance languages—primarily Spanish and Portuguese, alongside French—are predominantly spoken.

Alliance For Progress

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