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 the _________ to influence your decision-making.
A)representative heuristic
B)availability effect
C)framing effect
D)all of these.

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The framing effect occurs when the way information is presented (framed) affects our perceptions and decisions. In this case, the lawyer framing the individual as a criminal influenced the juror's perception of their guilt. The representative heuristic and availability effect may also be at play, but they are not specifically mentioned in the scenario.

As a Juror Attempting to Make a Decision Regarding the Possible