According to the Representative Heuristic, People Will Tend to Think

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to the representative heuristic, people will tend to think that Karen is a vegetarian if:

• A)they themselves are vegetarians.
• B)if the fraction of vegetarians in the population is increasing.
• C)they have just read a book about vegetarians.
• D)Karen has many of the characteristics of a stereotypical vegetarian.

Comprehend the role of nonverbal communication in conveying messages.

Analyze the effects of physical appearance on teacher-student interactions.

Explore the dynamics and challenges of intercultural communication.

Recognize the influence of authority hierarchy on communication patterns.

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