Briefly Discuss the Classic Study by Developmental Psychologists Gibson

question 55

Essay

Briefly discuss the classic study by developmental psychologists Gibson & Walk and the "visual cliff."

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Definitions:

Conjunction Fallacy

A logical error where people wrongly assume that specific conditions are more probable than a single general one.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias where information is presented or perceived in a way that influences judgment and decision-making, potentially leading to incorrect conclusions or actions.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive bias in decision-making where the likelihood of an event is estimated based on how much it resembles existing stereotypes or patterns.

Availability Heuristic

A cognitive bias where people overestimate the importance or frequency of information that is readily available to them.