A(n)_______________ occurs when an individual believes the probability of finding a specific member in two overlapping categories is more likely than finding any member of one of the larger,general categories.
A)anchoring effect
B)representativeness error
C)confirmation bias
D)conjunction fallacy

Question

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The given scenario fulfills the definition of conjunction fallacy, where the individual considers the probability of finding a specific member in two overlapping categories (conjunction) to be more likely than finding any member of one of the larger, general categories. The other options do not fit the scenario described.

A(n)_______________ Occurs When an Individual Believes the Probability of Finding