Compare and contrast the representative heuristic and the availability heuristic
What will be an ideal response?
Both heuristics are simple rules for making complex decisions or drawing inferences in a rapid and efficient manner. The representative heuristic involves making a decision based on how similar something is a to a given group. The availability heuristic involves making a decision based on how easily it is to bring certain information to mind.
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Thad?? a. ?transduction b. ?perception c. ?sensory adaptation d. ?sensation
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