As a juror attempting to make a decision regarding the possible guilt of a defendant, you recall how the lawyer kept referring to this individual as a criminal, so you assume he/she must be guilty. You have allowed _________ to influence your decision-making.
A)representative heuristics
B)availability effect
C)framing effect
D)all of these

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The lawyer's repeated use of the term "criminal" is an example of framing, which can influence the way we perceive information and make decisions. The other options, representative heuristics and availability effect, may also be relevant in certain cases, but they are not specifically mentioned in the scenario provided.

As a Juror Attempting to Make a Decision Regarding the Possible