Question

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

please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Define the availability heuristic

The availability heuristic is a mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a given person's mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

Analyze the given options

• Option A describes a general heuristic or rule of thumb.
• Option B describes subgoaling (problem-solving strategy).
• Option C describes an algorithm or systematic set of operations.
• Option D describes making a decision based on easily remembered past experiences, which directly matches the definition 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 (Correct answer)