Your Roommate Is Interested in Dating Chris, Whom You Know

question 128

Multiple Choice

Your roommate is interested in dating Chris, whom you know from a history class. Your roommate asks if you think Chris is generally a considerate person. You remember how Chris gave you notes when you missed class last week and tell your roommate you think Chris is very considerate. In making your judgment, you have relied upon the __________ heuristic.

• A) representativeness
• B) base rate
• C) availability
• D) counterfactual thinking

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