1. The use of stereotypes and heuristics can lead a doctor to an incorrect diagnosis. How could the doctor effectively identify the degree to which stereotypes and heuristics are an influence on diagnoses? What tactic might the doctor use to mitigate the effects of stereotypes and heuristics when making diagnoses? Why is this tactic likely to be effective?
2. How do heuristics influence our everyday interpretation of events and our resulting decisions? What is the most significant action we can take to compensate for the influence of heuristics on our daily decisions? Why?