The tendency to select wrong answers because they seem to match preexisting mental categories is referred to as the
A)representativeness heuristic.
B)base rate.
C)framing heuristic.
D)relational heuristic.

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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. It often leads to errors because individuals might choose an answer that seems to fit their mental image or stereotype, even if it's not the most logical or statistically probable choice.

The Tendency to Select Wrong Answers Because They Seem to Match