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Paula Romero
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Representativeness and availability are examples of

A) mental sets.
B) belief perseverance.
C) algorithms.
D) heuristics.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that the brain uses to simplify decision making, which can be efficient but may lead to cognitive biases.

Representativeness

A heuristic in which individuals categorize a situation based on the extent to which it resembles, or is representative of, a stereotypical case.

Availability

The ease with which a particular idea or concept can be brought to mind by an individual.

  • Elucidate the significance of heuristics in the context of problem-solving and decision-making.
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Garrett BurnsDec 26, 2024
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