Our Tendency to Judge the Likelihood of an Event on the Basis

question 116

Multiple Choice

Our tendency to judge the likelihood of an event on the basis of how readily we can remember instances of its occurrence is called

• A) framing.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) the availability heuristic.

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Definitions:

Associative Memory

A form of memory that links related information, allowing the recall of an associated item when a related cue is presented.

Memory Scanning

The mental process of searching through stored information in memory to find a specific piece of data.

Reaction Times

The duration of time it takes from the presentation of a stimulus to the onset of a motor response.

Ability

The possession of the means or skill to do something.