Many people perceive carjacking as more serious threats to their lives than failing to use seatbelts because carjackings are so much more memorable. This best illustrates the importance of
A) belief perseverance.
B) the representativeness heuristic.
C) confirmation bias.
D) the availability heuristic.
E) functional fixedness.
Answer: D) the availability heuristic.
You might also like to view...
Information typically stays in _____ for the briefest amount of time
a. working memory b. short-term memory c. long-term memory d. sensory register
The adolescent growth spurt is triggered by ____, which is released by the pituitary gland into the blood and is carried throughout the body
a. growth hormone b. thyroxine c. testosterone d. estrogen
______________ are problem-solving strategies based on a series of rules, while ______________are strategies that stem from prior experiences and provide an educated guess as to what is the most likely solution are called
A) Algorithms; heuristics B) Heuristics; algorithms C) Ill-defined operators; well-defined operators D) Well-defined operators; Ill-defined operators
Bob and Mary have just moved to town and need day care for their twin boys. What key factors should they consider when looking for quality day care?
a) NAEYC accreditation b) staff with advanced degrees and training in Montessori methods c) a pediatrician on the premises and clear rules to control the children's behavior d) a professionally run facility rather than one run out of an individual's home and an emphasis on discipline