After Learning That the Parents of Both of Her Roommates

question 141

Multiple Choice

After learning that the parents of both of her roommates were divorced, Meghan began to overestimate the divorce rate. Meghan's conclusion BEST illustrates the misuse of the _____.

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

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Definitions:

Gendered Institution

An organization or system that has procedures, roles, and expectations that perpetuate gender distinctions and inequalities.

Stereotypical Role Expectations

Preset notions about how individuals should behave based on their social roles or group memberships.

Organizational Structure

Refers to the way in which a company or organization is arranged, including its hierarchies, communication systems, and distribution of responsibilities.

Conformity To Gender Roles

The extent to which individuals adhere to the culturally defined expectations and behaviors associated with their gender.