THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
MEMORY AND EMOTION
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Question
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A defense attorney emphasizes to a jury that her client works full-time, supports his family, and enjoys leisure-time hobbies. Although none of this information is relevant to the trial, it is designed to make the defendant appear to be a typical member of the local community. The lawyer is most clearly attempting to take advantage
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confirmation bias.
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functional fixedness.
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belief perseverance.
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the representativeness heuristic.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A heuristic is a mental shortcut commonly used to simplify problems and avoid cognitive overload. Heuristics are part of how the human brain evolved and is wired, allowing individuals to quickly reach reasonable conclusions or solutions to complex problems.
Detailed explanation-2: -The planning fallacy describes our tendency to underestimate the amount of time it will take to complete a task, as well as the costs and risks associated with that task-even if it contradicts our experiences.
Detailed explanation-3: -Prompt feedback regarding your performance on psychology practice tests is most likely to inhibit: Response: overconfidence.
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