Sometimes we are prone to judge an individual based on our perception of his or her match to the category of people he or she most closely resembles; that is, we fall prey to the __________ heuristic.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


representativeness

Psychology

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A. humanistic B. contextual C. cognitive D. behavioral

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Tests that measure what they are designed to measure:

a. are reliable b. have been standardized c. are valid d. are consistent

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We pick up phones that are ringing, but rarely answer phones that are silent. This is an example of

a. stimulus generalization. b. stimulus control. c. systematic extinction. d. resistance to extinction.

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Most developmentalists agree that cohabitation before marriage can strengthen a relationship and ensure a happy marriage

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology