This article presents a technique used to elucidate the anchor- ing-adjustment heuristic and to i... more This article presents a technique used to elucidate the anchor- ing-adjustment heuristic and to integrate the concept with social psychological principles. After drawing a high or low number out of a hat, students estimated the number of yearly stroke-related deaths that occur in the United States. The interaction between type of anchor and familiarity with the heuristic predicted stroke es- timates. Class discussion highlighted the power of situational forces, implications of cognitive biases, and methodological issues. Students' pre- and postdemonstration definitions of the anchor- ing-adjustment heuristic indicated that the demonstration helped them to understand the concept. Students described the demonstra- tion and discussion as informative and enjoyable. Many people, even students of psychology, believe they are immune to the influence of the situation. Exposing stu- dents to readings and lectures that detail the ways in which situational forces systematically shape beha...
This article presents a technique used to elucidate the anchor- ing-adjustment heuristic and to i... more This article presents a technique used to elucidate the anchor- ing-adjustment heuristic and to integrate the concept with social psychological principles. After drawing a high or low number out of a hat, students estimated the number of yearly stroke-related deaths that occur in the United States. The interaction between type of anchor and familiarity with the heuristic predicted stroke es- timates. Class discussion highlighted the power of situational forces, implications of cognitive biases, and methodological issues. Students' pre- and postdemonstration definitions of the anchor- ing-adjustment heuristic indicated that the demonstration helped them to understand the concept. Students described the demonstra- tion and discussion as informative and enjoyable. Many people, even students of psychology, believe they are immune to the influence of the situation. Exposing stu- dents to readings and lectures that detail the ways in which situational forces systematically shape beha...
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