When people attempt to solve a problem involving numbers they may find themselves using another number called ____________ to keep their response within a limited range.
A) an anchor
B) an initial state
C) a representativeness value
D) an operator

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The number used to keep a response within a limited range is called an anchor. It is often used in decision-making processes where people rely on the initial value or number presented to them as a reference point for subsequent judgments or calculations.

When People Attempt to Solve a Problem Involving Numbers They