Cody is aware that his college's student body is about 75 percent Democrats. He meets Courtney at a school function and learns she's a third-generation Texan. Cody assumes that Courtney is a conservative, Republican based on stereotypes about Texans. Which of the following heuristics is most influencing Cody's judgment?

A. Representativeness
B. Affective
C. Availability
D. Algorithm


Answer: A

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