Which of the Following Is True About the Use of the Representativeness

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the use of the representativeness heuristic to make judgments?

• A) Use of the representativeness heuristic almost always leads to incorrect judgments.
• B) Use of the representativeness heuristic almost always leads to correct judgments.
• C) In many cases the representativeness heuristic leads to correct judgments, but it can also lead to biased judgments in other situations.
• D) The representativeness heuristic is used for solving well-defined problems, but is not relevant for making judgments.

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