Rather than getting a second opinion, Jana followed her doctor's advice to undergo a dangerous procedure. Her decision was probably based on
A) the reciprocity heuristic
B) the consistency heuristic
C) the liking heuristic
D) the authority heuristic

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Jana's decision to follow the advice of her doctor despite the danger of the procedure is likely based on the authority heuristic, which is the tendency to trust and comply with those perceived as credible or knowledgeable experts in a given area. Jana may have perceived her doctor as an authority figure in the medical field and therefore believed that his advice was trustworthy and reliable.

Rather Than Getting a Second Opinion, Jana Followed Her Doctor's