You wrongly assume that because of Marcia's short hair, unshaved legs, and liberal views she is a political activist. Your (incorrect) assumption was based on the
a. representativeness heuristic.
b. availability heuristic.
c. anchoring and adjustment heuristic.
d. self-fulfilling prophecy.
Answer: A
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