We are using the _________ _________ when we base our estimates of frequency or probability of events on how easy it is to find examples

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


availability heuristic

Psychology

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Psychology

Which factor is psychological, and most associated with female orgasmic dysfunction?

a. being raised in a sexually permissive home b. having a partner who is sexually healthy and functional c. having issues with body image d. being over-informed about sexuality or sexual technique

Psychology

Synaptic growth hinders moral development

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

Baby Michael has normal hearing, but both of his parents are deaf and use sign language to communicate

During Michael's first year of life, they enroll him in day care in order for Michael to hear normal speech a. because the first year is a sensitive period for learning to develop peer relationships. b. because the first year is a sensitive period for language development. c. because there is no sensitive period for language development, but a child must be exposed to normal speech at all times. d. for none of these reasons.

Psychology