College Students Incorrectly Judge That Death by Plane Crash Is

question 91

Multiple Choice

College students incorrectly judge that death by plane crash is more frequent than death from asthma. In fact, asthma is 20 times more likely to cause death. Which of the following explains this error in judgment?

• A) use of the means-end analysis heuristic
• B) use of the availability heuristic
• C) use of the representativeness heuristic
• D) use of the conjunction rule

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Definitions:

Review of Systems

A systematic process of questioning a patient about different body systems to identify any symptoms they may have.

Health History Form

A document used in medical settings for patients to provide their medical history, including past illnesses, surgeries, and family health history, crucial for informed patient care.

Chief Complaint

The primary symptom or health concern that drives a patient to seek medical attention.

Practitioner Visit

An appointment or meeting with a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or nurse, for the purpose of receiving medical consultation, examination, or treatment.