AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt
The representativeness heuristic leads people to
A.judge by resemblance to a prototype
B.judge by ease of recall
C.always use statistics
D.avoid prototypes
Explanation
Core Concept
Assuming a shy poetry lover is a librarian because she 'fits the type' ignores the far larger number of farmers and salespeople.
Correct Answer
Ajudge by resemblance to a prototype
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