When the intuitive error of the representativeness heuristic is used in making decisions, this means that
A)the underlying odds of an event occurring are emphasized.
B)incorrect syllogisms are used.
C)the problem was incorrectly framed.
D)one selects wrong answers because they seem to match preexisting mental categories.

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The representativeness heuristic is a mental shortcut that involves making a probability judgment by comparing an object or event to a prototype of the object or event. When this heuristic leads to errors, it is often because individuals choose options that seem to fit their mental categories or stereotypes, even if those choices do not align with actual statistical probability.

When the Intuitive Error of the Representativeness Heuristic Is Used