Kahneman & Tversky (1973)report Having People Read Various Personality Descriptions

question 29

Multiple Choice

Kahneman & Tversky (1973) report having people read various personality descriptions and then estimate the likelihood or probability that a person was a member of one or another profession.They report __________.

• A)good use of prior odds in the "bare bones" situation
• B)that stereotypic information biased the reported likelihood in the direction of the stereotype
• C)that worthless information did not bias the reported likelihood; prior probabilities were retained unless the information was consistent with a stereotype
• D)that the descriptive model deviated strongly from the normative model

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Definitions:

Industrial Democracy

A model or concept where workers have a direct or indirect say in the management and decision-making processes of their workplace.

Union Members

Individuals who belong to a labor union, an organization that represents workers in negotiations with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Economic Rewards

Financial benefits or incentives provided to stimulate performance, recognize achievements, or motivate behaviors aligned with organizational goals.

Employment Relationship

The legal and practical relationship between employer and employee, defined by contractual, emotional, physical, and practical considerations.