A bias based on the anchoring heuristic results when
a. the recollection of past events in one's life causes depression.
b. one does not see other potential uses for an object.
c. judgments are unduly influenced by initial estimates.
d. judgments are based on typical members of a category.
Answer: c. judgments are unduly influenced by initial estimates.
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