An example of the application of the __________ is the team leader who selects a new member not because of any special qualities of the person, but only because the individual comes from a department known to have produced high performers in the past.
A) productiveness heuristic
B) accessibility heuristic
C) anchoring and adjustment heuristic
D) representativeness heuristic
E) suitability heuristic

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The scenario described is an example of the representativeness heuristic, where a decision is made based on how well a new member fits the prototype of an ideal candidate based on past experiences or stereotypes. The team leader assumes that someone from a department with a track record of producing high performers will also be a high performer, without considering individual qualities or fit for the specific role.

An Example of the Application of the __________ Is the Team