Chapter 12, on reasoning and decision making, emphasizes that we frequently endorse our current hypotheses and thoughts, rather than questioning them. Which of the following topics is least likely to show an overemphasis on our current hypotheses?
a. the confirmation bias
b. illusory correlations
c. the recognition heuristic
d. the anchoring and adjustment heuristic
Ans: c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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