When does a bias based on the anchoring heuristic occur?
A)When the recollection of past events in one's life promotes depression.
B)When one does not see other potential uses for an object.
C)When judgments are unduly influenced by initial estimates.
D)When judgments are based on typical members of a category.

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The anchoring heuristic bias occurs when judgments are unduly influenced by initial estimates or information, leading to an overreliance on that information when making subsequent judgments or decisions. This can occur even when the anchor may be irrelevant or misleading.

When Does a Bias Based on the Anchoring Heuristic Occur