Prior to Estimating the Number of People Attending a Concert

question 105

Multiple Choice

Prior to estimating the number of people attending a concert, Edward was asked whether there were more or fewer than 1,000 people and Ellen was asked if there were more or fewer than 4,000 people. Edward's estimate of the number of people was much less than Ellen's estimate, suggesting their estimates were influenced by use of the _____.

• A) representativeness heuristic
• B) conjunction fallacy
• C) availability heuristic
• D) anchoring and adjustment heuristic

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Definitions:

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy balance around a biologically predetermined point.

Weight Change

Refers to the fluctuation of a person's body weight over time, which can result from factors such as diet, exercise, and health conditions.

Set Point For Body Weight

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and body fat level with internal controls, aiming to maintain a particular weight.

Natural Point Of Stability

An equilibrium state to which a system naturally tends to return after being disturbed.