Both Albert's mother and father had dropped out of high school. His brother left school in the eighth grade. Based on the performance of his family members, Albert does not expect that he will complete high school. He had developed a(n):
a. availability heuristic.
b. syllogism.
c. algorithm.
d. means-end analysis.
I think it is b and I do know for sure it is not c.
Did you look for the word "algorithm" in the dictionary? Then you would know that that definitely is the WRONG answer.
In mathematics and computer science, an algorithm Listeni/ˈælɡərɪðəm/ is an effective method expressed as a finite list[1] of well-defined instructions[2] for calculating a function.
Sra
You're correct that it is not option c, "algorithm." Let me explain the other options to help you choose the correct answer.
a. Availability heuristic is a mental shortcut where individuals make judgments based on the information that is readily available to them. In this case, Albert is not using his family's educational outcomes as a mental shortcut but rather as direct evidence.
b. Syllogism is a type of logical reasoning, where two or more premises are used to arrive at a conclusion. This option does not seem to apply to Albert's situation because he is not explicitly using logical reasoning to expect that he will not complete high school based on his family members' experiences.
d. Means-end analysis is a problem-solving strategy where the individual breaks down the problem into smaller subproblems and works towards bridging the gap between the current state and the goal state. This option also does not fit Albert's situation, as he is not engaging in problem-solving but rather making an expectation about his future based on his family's experiences.
Based on the information provided, the most appropriate answer is a. availability heuristic. Albert's expectation that he will not complete high school is based on the readily available information about his family members' educational outcomes.