At the end of a swimming competition, Tanya won, Nita is second, and Liza is third. When the medals are being awarded, Nita looks unhappy whereas Tanya and Liza are smiling from ear to ear. Which of the following heuristics is responsible for this observation?

A) The representativeness heuristic-Nita is unhappy because second rank holders are usually not happy.
B) The availability heuristic-Nita is unhappy because first and third rank holders get more media attention.
C) The anchoring and adjustment heuristic-Nita is unhappy because she thinks she could have matched Tanya's time.
D) The simulation heuristic-Nita is unhappy because she imagines how she could have won the competition.

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Savannah Burnett · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The simulation heuristic is responsible for Nita's unhappiness because it involves imagining alternative outcomes. In this case, Nita is likely imagining scenarios where she could have won, leading to her unhappiness despite finishing second.

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