Participants in the Wason selection task, often only affirm the positive version of the propositional rule. This is a demonstration of what heuristic?
a. confirmation bias
b. illusory correlation
c. availability
d. representativeness
a. confirmation bias
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a. biological factors b. social factors c. drives and incentives d. needs, wants, interests, and desires
Stephanie is a new mother. While she is entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave from work, she returns to her job after only four weeks. What is the most likely reason for Stephanie's decision?
A) Financial pressures do not allow her to take more time off without pay. B) Her husband is more likely to have paid paternity leave. C) She wants a break from the new caregiving responsibilities. D) She is unaware of her maternity leave rights.
Schizophrenia is characterized by disturbances in thinking and the conveyance of thought
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ginny's mother accompanied her to parks and playgrounds when she was younger. Now that Ginny is 11 years old, her mother allows her to go out alone. Ginny remembers to follow safety rules taught by her mother. In this scenario, Ginny is involved in _____
A) learned helplessness B) resocialization C) coregulation D) social stratification