Josh Lives in Wilmington, NC, and Has Recently Learned That

question 106

Multiple Choice

Josh lives in Wilmington, NC, and has recently learned that there was a hurricane warning issued for his location. In deciding whether to evacuate or remain at his house he remembered pictures from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy of individuals clinging to their rooftops waiting for air lifts to safety. He quickly decides to evacuate. His choice was the result of the:

• A) representativeness heuristic.
• B) better-than-average effect.
• C) availability heuristic.
• D) confirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Liver

A vital organ found in vertebrates which performs multiple functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Hydrogenation

Hydrogenation is a chemical process whereby hydrogen is added to unsaturated bonds in organic compounds, often used to convert liquid oils into solid fats.

Trans Fatty Acids

Types of unsaturated fats that have been chemically altered through hydrogenation, often found in processed foods and linked to various health risks.

LDLs

Low-density lipoproteins, a class of lipoprotein responsible for transporting cholesterol to cells, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol due to its association with arterial plaque buildup.