Multiple Choice
The representative heuristic helps to explain why, in some instances, we tend to base our judgments of other people on:
A) a careful consideration of their individual characteristics.
B) their actual behavior, even when it conflicts with their personalities.
C) how well they have treated us, or others, in the past.
D) stereotypes regarding their gender, race, appearance and other personal qualities.
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