A Strategy in Which the Likelihood of an Event Is

question 136

Multiple Choice

A strategy in which the likelihood of an event is estimated on the basis of how easily we can remember other instances of the event is called the:

• A) availability heuristic.
• B) availability algorithm.
• C) representativeness heuristic.
• D) representativeness algorithm.

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Definitions:

Extra X Chromosome

A genetic condition where an individual, typically male, has an additional X chromosome, leading to symptoms such as reduced fertility and physical characteristics often associated with Klinefelter syndrome.

Condenses

The transformation of a substance from its gaseous state to its liquid state, often as a result of cooling.

Females

Individuals of a species that are typically characterized by the ability to produce eggs or bear offspring.

Lac Operon

An example of gene regulation in prokaryotes, involving a group of genes that are involved in the transport and breakdown of lactose in the cell.