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Which of the following demonstrates the representativeness heuristic? a. Deciding that a new kid in school is a nerd because he looks like a nerd b. Fearing air travel because of memories of plane crashes c. Checking in every drawer to find some matches because matches are usually in drawers d. Having the solution to a word problem pop into your head because you have just successfully solved a similar problem e. Applying for jobs in several local grocery stores because your best friend just got a job in a grocery store 

   Which of the following demonstrates the representativeness heuristic?
a. Deciding that a new kid in school is a nerd because he looks like a nerd
b. Fearing air travel because of memories of plane crashes
c. Checking in every drawer to find some matches because matches are usually in drawers
d. Having the solution to a word problem pop into your head because you have just successfully solved a similar problem
e. Applying for jobs in several local grocery stores because your best friend just got a job in a grocery store
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Myers' Psychology for AP
Myers' Psychology for AP
David G. Myers 2nd Edition
Chapter 36, Problem 22 ↓

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The representativeness heuristic is a cognitive bias in which an individual categorizes a situation based on a pattern of previous experiences or beliefs about the scenario. It is often used when people are trying to make a decision about a situation.  Show more…

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Which of the following demonstrates the representativeness heuristic? a. Deciding that a new kid in school is a nerd because he looks like a nerd b. Fearing air travel because of memories of plane crashes c. Checking in every drawer to find some matches because matches are usually in drawers d. Having the solution to a word problem pop into your head because you have just successfully solved a similar problem e. Applying for jobs in several local grocery stores because your best friend just got a job in a grocery store
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Representativeness Heuristic
A mental shortcut where people judge the probability or likelihood of an event by how much it resembles their existing prototype or stereotype. This process can lead to biased judgments because it often disregards statistical information and base rate frequencies in favor of surface similarities.
Heuristics
Simple, efficient rules or mental shortcuts that help individuals make quick decisions and judgments. While heuristics are useful for reducing cognitive load, they can also result in systematic errors or cognitive biases, exemplified by the representativeness heuristic.
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