Our Tendency to Judge the Likelihood of an Event on the Basis

question 116

Multiple Choice

Our tendency to judge the likelihood of an event on the basis of how readily we can remember instances of its occurrence is called

• A) framing.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) the availability heuristic.

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Definitions:

Major Policy Changes

Substantial alterations in the rules or guidelines that govern an organization or society's operations.

Floor Representative

An individual chosen to represent the interests or concerns of a group in a designated area, such as in legislative bodies or residential communities.

Dormitory

A residence hall providing sleeping and living quarters for large numbers of people, typically students in colleges or universities.

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of mental discomfort occurring when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.