Which of the Following Terms Best Represents the Tendency of People

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms best represents the tendency of people to base their judgments on information that they can easily obtain?

• A) representative bias
• B) availability bias
• C) confirmation bias
• D) anchoring bias
• E) escalation of commitment

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Definitions:

Influence

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Antiglobalization

A social movement that opposes the processes of global integration, focusing on issues like economic inequality and environmental degradation.

Anti-Americanism

A sentiment of hostility or opposition towards the United States, its policies, culture, or people.

Jihad

An Islamic term referring to the spiritual struggle against sin, though it is often misrepresented in media as solely physical or violent conflict.