According to the discussion of representativeness,
a. we believe that random-looking outcomes are more likely than orderly-looking outcomes.
b. we take sample size into account when we make decisions.
c. we take base rates into account when we make decisions.
d. we are underconfident when we make decisions in a laboratory setting.
Ans: a
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