Which Heuristic Occurs When People Use a Stereotype to Assess

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which heuristic occurs when people use a stereotype to assess the likely occurrence of an event?

• A) Escalating commitment
• B) Representativeness
• C) Anchoring and adjustment
• D) Availability

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