Making a Decision Based on Ease of Retrieval of Relevant

question 78

Multiple Choice

Making a decision based on ease of retrieval of relevant examples from memory (e.g.,the "words with K in the first/third position" example) is __________.This is an informal approach that can be extremely useful in many situations,but it sometimes produces the wrong answer.

• A)representativeness heuristic
• B)Bayes' theorem
• C)availability heuristic
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Fever

An increase in body temperature above the normal range, usually indicating the presence of infection or illness.

Nausea

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit, which can be a symptom of a wide range of health conditions or reactions to substances.

Sick Role Behavior

The pattern of expectations that define appropriate behavior for the sick and those who take care of them.

Illness Behavior

The manner in which individuals monitor their bodies, define and interpret symptoms, and take remedial actions.