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Provide Two Examples of the Inappropriate Application of the Representativeness

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Provide two examples of the inappropriate application of the representativeness heuristic and one example of an appropriate application. Explain how each example fits the description of the representativeness heuristic and what might be the consequences in each case.


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Kim Phuc

Known as the "Napalm Girl," she became an icon of the Vietnam War after being photographed fleeing a napalm attack.

Communist Vietnamese

Refers to the government and supporters of the Communist Party in Vietnam, particularly during the Vietnam War era, when North Vietnam fought to unify the country under communist rule.

Suffering

A condition of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.

Indochina

A geographical term referring to the region in Southeast Asia that includes the countries of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

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