According to the Representative Heuristic, People's Belief About the Likelihood

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to the representative heuristic, people's belief about the likelihood that something belongs to a given category ________ the extent to which it shares characteristics with the stereotypical members of that category.

• A)will only rarely be influenced by
• B)is unaffected by
• C)decreases with
• D)increases with

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Definitions:

Racial Discrimination

Prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their race or ethnicity, often resulting in unequal treatment or opportunities.

Religious Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on their religious beliefs or practices.

Racially Segregated

The enforced separation of different racial groups within a community, workplace, or educational system.

Civically Engaged

Refers to individuals actively participating in the civic life of their community through informed, committed, and constructive actions to address public issues.