The last house that Ezra and Shelley saw in the neighborhood where they want to live was listed at $650,000. They now see a house that is similar, and they are surprised that it is on sale for $400,000. Their expectation that it would be higher since it is in the same neighborhood was due to the ________ heuristic.
A. algorithm
B. availability
C. anchoring
D. representativeness
Answer: C
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The motto of a permissive-indulgent parent is likely to be "____."
A. Because I say so B. Parents have rules because they care C. Be free, be yourself D. Children should not be seen nor heard
Peer pressure tends to enhance school achievement for children who are ____ or ____
a. Caucasian or Asian American b. Native American or Latino c. African American or Pacific Islander d. Caucasian or Latino
What is the most frequent form of treatment for people who suffer from psychological disorders?
a) inpatient treatment only b) outpatient treatment only c) court-ordered outpatient treatment d) a combination of inpatient and outpatient treatment
Kendrick thinks he wants to be an engineer but is not sure and is agonizing over the decision. Meanwhile, he is trying to get information about several other careers. According to Marcia, what is his identity status?
A. Achievement B. Foreclosure C. Identity diffusion D. Moratorium