You estimate the number of bottles of pop you'll need for the Fourth of July picnic, based on the Christmas party consumption, but taking into account the fact that the weather will be warmer. Which heuristic does this example illustrate?
a. availability
b. base-rate fallacy
c. anchoring and adjustment
d. representativeness
Ans: c
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A) response. B) sensation. C) stimulus. D) reinforcer.
Which of the following scholars is well-known for the study of identity formation of members of ethnic minorities in Western society?
a. James Marcia b. Carol Gilligan c. Jean Phinney d. Robert Weiss
The vast difference in life expectancy between developed and developing countries is due primarily to differences in infant/child mortality and ____
a. diet b. the amount of exercise adults receive c. the type of job opportunities available to adults d. access to health care in late adulthood
For most people in young-old adulthood, the biggest adjustment during this period usually concerns:
a. death of a spouse b. a significant decline in physical health c. a significant decline in mental health and cognitive abilities d. retirement