Dr. Kendall presents participants with problems phrased in terms either of frequencies or probabilities. He records the speed and accuracy of their solutions. Dr. Kendall is most likely contrasting __________.
A) availability and representativeness heuristics
B) System I and System II thinking
C) analogical and symbolic representations
D) inductive and deductive reasoning

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Dr. Kendall is likely contrasting System I thinking, which relies on intuition and automatic responses, with System II thinking, which involves more deliberate and analytical processing. The presentation of problems in different formats (frequencies vs. probabilities) can affect which system is more likely to be used. The other options presented do not seem to be directly relevant to the study being described.

Dr Kendall Presents Participants with Problems Phrased in Terms Either