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abarnes

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Chapter 12, on reasoning and decision making, emphasizes that we frequently endorse our current hypotheses and thoughts, rather than questioning them. Which of the following topics is least likely to show an overemphasis on our current hypotheses?
 
  a. the confirmation bias
  b. illusory correlations
  c. the recognition heuristic
  d. the anchoring and adjustment heuristic

Question 2

Which of the following heuristics is most likely to produce a correct decision?
 
  a. the availability heuristic
  b. the representativeness heuristic
  c. the recognition heuristic
  d. the anchoring and adjustment heuristic


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fauacakatahaias

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: c

Answer to Question 2

Ans: c


abarnes

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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