Many used car salesmen believe the asking price for a car should be significantly higher than the car's actual value. They will then adjust the price downwards for an interested customer. This practice represents one application of the ________ heuristic

Using the principle of skepticism involves

A) generalizing from the simple to the complex. B) finding reasons that justify your beliefs. C) taking nothing for granted. D) trusting authority figures.

Children with mental retardation often manifest many disruptive behaviors. Which is the

least likely explanation for such behaviors? a. Children with mental retardation tend to be disruptive when they feel misunderstood and are frustrated with their environment. b. Disruptive behaviors can be a means of communicating with others. c. Mental retardation predisposes children to be disruptive. d. Children with mental retardation often rely on non-verbal, rather than verbal, means of communicating. e. It is common for children with mental retardation to have other difficulties.