One Reason That We Are Susceptible to the Representativeness Heuristic

question 111

Multiple Choice

One reason that we are susceptible to the representativeness heuristic is that we

• A)mistake confidence for certainty.
• B)are fooled by information that comes to our mind most easily.
• C)fail to consider how probable an outcome is within the general population.
• D)overestimate our cognitive abilities and processes.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Influences

Factors operating below an individual's level of conscious awareness that can affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Traits

Enduring characteristics or tendencies that influence behavior across various situations and over time.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology that involves rewarding a behavior to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.