Jonathan Is Untidy, Outgoing, and a Chain Smoker

question 195

Multiple Choice

Jonathan is untidy, outgoing, and a chain smoker. He frequently stays up late and has a very flexible work schedule. Given this description, most people would guess that Jonathan is a bartender (which he is not) rather than a tax accountant (which he is) . This example illustrates the influence of:

• A)the availability heuristic.
• B)functional fixedness.
• C)the representativeness heuristic.
• D)linguistic relativity.

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Definitions:

Personal Pathology

Patterns of thought, behavior, or emotion that are dysfunctional or maladaptive, often indicating a psychological disorder.

Negative View

A pessimistic or unfavorable perception towards a person, situation, or concept.

Conflict Interaction

The dynamic exchange between parties with opposing interests or views, leading to tension or disagreement.

Central Metaphor

A foundational figure of speech that is extensively used throughout a piece of literature or within a particular theory to highlight its core concept.