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If a person's physical attributes align with a given stereotype and we judge them highly likely to fit that stereotype, we are using which heuristic?

Availability heuristic

Confirmation heuristic

Representativeness heuristic

The representativeness heuristic is employed when individuals make judgments about the probability of an event or the characteristics of a person based on how much they resemble a typical case or stereotype. In this context, if a person's physical attributes match a stereotype, it leads us to assume that they are highly likely to embody the traits associated with that stereotype. This mental shortcut relies on the similarity between the observed individual and the preconceived notion we have about a group, making it a quick and often simplistic way to make decisions about others.

This reasoning arises from our tendency to categorize people into groups based on their appearance or apparent traits, reinforcing the stereotypes that society holds. While this can lead to swift conclusions, it may also result in incorrect assumptions, as it overlooks the complexity of individual experiences and behaviors that do not necessarily conform to the stereotype.

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Anchoring heuristic

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