The Most Current Form of Ransomware Demands Payment in the Form

question 3

Multiple Choice

The most current form of ransomware demands payment in the form of _________.

• A)Bitcoins
• B)cash
• C)credit cards
• D)Paypal transactions

Identify and explain the use of various decision-making models, including single-feature, additive, elimination by aspects, and availability heuristics.

Distinguish between mental set and functional fixedness, and understand how each affects problem-solving.

Explain the role of heuristics, such as the representativeness and availability heuristics, in influencing judgment.

Recognize the influence of cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias and the fallacy of positive instances, on decision-making and judgment.

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Definitions:

Dissonance

A state of mental conflict or inconsistency, often used to describe the tension arising from holding contradictory beliefs or attitudes.

Normative Influence

The pressure to conform to the expectations or norms of a group, influencing individuals to act in ways that are accepted by their social group.

Social Proof

A tendency to conform to what we believe respected others think and do.

Lowball

A sales technique where an item or service is initially offered at a lower price than is actually intended to be charged, after which the price is raised to increase profits.