Jonathan Is Untidy, Outgoing, and a Chain Smoker

question 260

Multiple Choice

Jonathan is untidy, outgoing, and a chain smoker. He frequently stays up late and has a very flexible work schedule. Given this description, most people would guess that Jonathan is a bartender (which he is not) rather than a tax accountant (which he is) . This example illustrates the influence of:

• A) the availability heuristic.
• B) functional fixedness.
• C) the representativeness heuristic.
• D) linguistic relativity.

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Definitions:

Hair Follicles

Microscopic skin structures from which hair grows, providing anchorage and nourishment to the hair.

Dermis

The dermis is the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.

Outermost Layer

Refers to the surface or external layer of an object or entity.

Epidermis

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating our skin tone.