​The Representativeness Heuristic Assumes That Which of These Is True

question 58

Multiple Choice

​The representativeness heuristic assumes that which of these is true?

• A)Something that resembles members of a category is also a member of the category.
• B)​The most expensive member of a category is probably the one of highest quality.
• C)​An unfamiliar item probably belongs to a common category, not a less common one.
• D)​If you can easily think of examples of an event, it must be a common event.

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Definitions:

Criminal Offenders

Individuals who have been convicted or are accused of committing a crime against laws established by society or the state.

Public Figure

An individual who is widely recognized by the public, often due to their role in public or social activities, making them subject to increased scrutiny by the media.

Actual Malice

A standard of proof in defamation law requiring the plaintiff to show that the defendant knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard of its truth or falsity.

Libel

A form of defamation expressed by print, writing, pictures, or signs that injures a person's reputation.