Which of the Following Is an Example of a Shortcut

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a shortcut used in judging others?

• A) hindsight bias
• B) confirmation bias
• C) stereotyping
• D) randomness error
• E) availability bias

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Definitions:

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and a sensitivity to rejection.

Social Phobia

A mental health condition characterized by intense fear or anxiety in social situations, leading to avoidance or distress.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental disorder marked by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.