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Theories of Intelligence — Unit test

Question 8 • TCHS VV Psychology A - Elec

Which of the following best illustrates the use of the availability heuristic?

Answer
A
making a decision based on a rule that is generally valid and true
B
making a judgment that a problem should be broken down into subgoals
C
making a judgment that a problem should be solved using a set of operations
D
making a decision based on past experiences that are easily remembered

Explanation

The availability heuristic is judging how likely or common something is based on how easily examples come to mind. Past experiences that are easy to remember can strongly influence a decision, so the best answer is “making a decision based on past experiences that are easily remembered.”

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