Emmanuel estimates that there are more sunny days than rainy days in Chicago because he can think of sunny days more quickly. Name and define the heuristic that Emmanuel has demonstrated
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Availability heuristic: A mental shortcut through which one estimates the likelihood of an event by the ease with which instances of that event come to mind.
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Which of the following is an example of a transparent cognitive extension, according to Kirsch in When is a Mind Extended?
A. Glasses B. Otto's notebook C. White cane used by a blind person d. A and C e. All of the above
A major criticism of the use of medication for treating a child's ADHD is that
A) parents and teachers are often allowed little input in whether a child must begin psychopharmacotherapy for his or her ADHD. B) there is a potential for abuse of these medications as well as problematic side effects. C) psychopharmacotherapy leads to an increased risk for suicide in patients diagnosed with ADHD. D) there is no scientific evidence that psychopharmacotherapy is useful is reducing the symptoms for children with ADHD.