Jamie heard the news anchor report facts about her favorite football player, but she refuses to believe he is capable of drug trafficing. She knows too many good things about him. He raised money to support kids in his old neighborhood. Jamie believes in him and supports him on her blog. Her adolescent response is an example of:
a. availability heuristic.
b. belief perseverance.
c. confirmation bias.
d. representativeness heuristics.
Question 2
Adolescents frequently use heuristics to solve problems. Which of the following illustrates problem solving with heuristic thinking?
a. My favorite breakfast food is on sale this week at the groceery store. It will stay fresh for about four weeks. I can buy twice as much as usual and save money without sacrificing quality.
b. For my trip to New York, I need to take enough clothes for four days in one carryon bag. I'll list the shirts and slacks and figure out the combinations that will work best.
c. I need to write a thank you letter to Mr. Gibson for offering me a summer job. I'll include one paragraph about my interest in the job and another thanking him for his time.
d. This fish has been in the refrigerator for three days. I wonder whether or not it is good to eat. My rule of thumb is, If in doubt, throw it out. I won't eat it.
Check the edges of a cast and report any changes.
Example of “drug facts” labeling on the box of an OTC drug.
Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of minds to think
Snail Facts
Cell–cell interaction in anchor cell determination
Football Helmet