We Are Often Prone to Judge an Individual by the Extent

question 126

Multiple Choice

We are often prone to judge an individual by the extent to which they resemble our representation of a group or category of people; that is,we are prone to the ___ when forming impressions or making decisions about others.

• A) availability heuristic
• B) representativeness heuristic
• C) confirmation bias
• D) stereotypic bias

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Definitions:

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing growth, metabolism, and the functioning of other endocrine glands.

Endocrine System

A bodily system comprising of glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions and maintain homeostasis.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, which travel through the bloodstream to tissues or organs to regulate bodily functions.