You expect a class will be hard if the instructor says 35% of the class will get Ds or Fs, but not if the instructor says 65% will get a C or higher.Your expectations illustrate the importance of:
A)the availability heuristic
B)belief persistence
C)mental set
D)framing

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This scenario illustrates framing, which refers to how information is presented or framed to influence our perception or decision-making. The instructor's phrasing of the class difficulty influences our expectations and potential outcome. When the instructor frames it as a high percentage of students getting Ds or Fs, we may feel that the class is difficult and expect a negative outcome. When the instructor frames it as a high percentage of students getting a C or higher, we may feel more optimistic and expect a positive outcome.

You Expect a Class Will Be Hard If the Instructor