Asked by Seniha Elcik on May 09, 2024

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"We cannot rely on Stephen. He also worked for the same company Anna did. And we all know how little we could rely on her." This statement is an example of a(n) ___.

A) availability bias
B) conjunction fallacy
C) representativeness bias
D) anchoring bias
E) framing error

Representativeness Bias

A cognitive bias in decision-making where individuals judge probabilities or make judgments based on how much one thing resembles another, often leading to errors in assessment.

Conjunction Fallacy

A logical error where people wrongly assume that specific conditions are more probable than a single general one.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias where information is presented or perceived in a way that influences judgment and decision-making, potentially leading to incorrect conclusions or actions.

  • Identify the range of biases that can influence decisions.
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Briana LegerMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This statement is an example of representativeness bias, where Stephen is judged based on a similarity to Anna and the assumption that their reliability is the same because they worked for the same company. This bias involves stereotyping or assuming that someone or something will behave in a certain way because they resemble a typical case.