When asked whether the Mississippi River is longer or shorte…
When asked whether the Mississippi River is longer or shorter than 500 miles, people say, “longer – 1000 miles.” When asked whether the Mississippi River is longer or shorter than 5000 miles, people say, “shorter – 3000 miles.” The difference in their answers can be explained on the basis of
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The class is playing a game of Jeopardy! and it is your turn. “I’ll take Pioneers in Psychology for $50.” The revealed answer is “Known as the father of experimental psychology.” Just before the buzzer sounds, what will you say?
Read DetailsWhen your friend receives a speeding ticket, you assume that…
When your friend receives a speeding ticket, you assume that she must have been speeding. When you receive a speeding ticket, you make ugly remarks about the police officer. You have just engaged in which of the following biases/heuristics?
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