When the intuitive error of the representativeness heuristic is used in making decisions, this means that
a. the underlying odds of an event occurring are emphasized.
b. incorrect syllogisms are used.
c. the problem was incorrectly framed.
d. one selects wrong answers because they seem to match pre-existing mental categories.
D
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a. At birth b. 2 ½ to 3 ½ months c. 8-10 months d. 12-14 months
The law of specific nerve energies states that ____
a. perception of a repeated stimulus fades b. every stimulation of the optic nerve is perceived as light c. the speed of action potentials varies depending on the strength of the stimulus d. any stimulation above the threshold produces an action potential
Which choice is better, a graph or a table, to show aspects of the data, such as the shape the distribution or comparison of variable conditions, more visually and clearly?
What will be an ideal response?
Baby Michael has just started to smile when his father or mother enters the room, but he does this for no one else. It is likely that Michael is:
A. one week old B. between four and six weeks old C. six months old D. nine months old