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What refers to a prediction about the probability of an event based on the ease of recalling or imagining similar events?Decision Making, Psychology of The availability heuristic refers to the tendency to assess the probability of an event based on the ease with which instances of that event come to mind. Is defined as the ability to think about something in novel and unusual ways and to devise unconventional solutions to problems?Creativity involves the ability to think about something in novel and usual ways and to devise unconventional solutions to problem. Is being alert and mentally present?The ability to think about something in novel and unusual ways and to devise unconventional solutions to problems. Thinking that produces the single best solution to a problem. mindfulness. The state of being alert and mentally present for one’s everyday activities. Is the tendency to ignore information about general principles?base rate neglect,the tendency to ignore information about general principles in favor of very specific but vivid information. Is being alert and mentally present for once every day activities?What is the primary disadvantage of using algorithms?What is the primary disadvantage of using algorithms? Solution may take a long time. When comparing algorithms and heuristics, what is the advantage of using heuristics for solving real-life problems? ______ is a characteristic of good problem solvers. Is the ability to think about something in novel and unusual ways?Question: The ability to think about something in novel and unusual ways and to come up with unique solutions to problems is called: spontaneity.
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Supporting users have an ad free experience! Is the tendency to search for and use information?The tendency to search for and use information that supports one's ideas rather than refutes them. The tendency to report falsely, after the fact, that one has accurately predicted an outcome. A prediction about the probability of an event based on the ease of recalling or imagining similar events.
Which problem solving strategy is characterized by shortcut strategies or guidelines that suggest a solution to a problem but do not guarantee an answer?Heuristics. A heuristic is a mental rule-of-thumb strategy that may or may not work in certain situations. Unlike algorithms, heuristics do not always guarantee a correct solution.
What is a tendency to search for information that supports your preconceptions and to ignore or distort evidence that contradicts them?confirmation bias. a tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence.
What is transforming and manipulating information in memory and includes reasoning reflecting evaluating ideas solving problems and making decisions?Thinking involves manipulating information mentally by forming concepts, solving problems, making decisions, and reflecting in a critical or creative manner. Concepts are mental categories that are used to group objects, events, and characteristics. Concepts tell us what we think about but not why we think.
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