The Representativeness Heuristic Leads Us to _____

question 12

Multiple Choice

The representativeness heuristic leads us to _____.

• A) judge the probability of an event in terms of its prominence in memory
• B) judge the probability of category membership by resemblance to categorical definition
• C) seek only evidence that confirms our beliefs
• D) maintain our beliefs even though we have been given evidence that contradicts them

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Definitions:

Phenomenological Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on the subjective experience of individuals and how they perceive and interpret their world.

Construals

Psychological terms for an individual's unique interpretation or perception of the world, influencing their thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Family History

The recorded health, genetic, and social history of a person's family, used to assess risks or patterns that may affect an individual.

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on the study of positive human functioning, aiming to discover and promote factors that allow individuals and communities to thrive.