The representative heuristic helps to explain why, in some instances, we tend to base our judgments of other people on:

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The representative heuristic is the tendency to judge the likelihood that someone or something belongs to a particular category based on how closely they resemble the typical case of that category. This often leads us to rely on stereotypes and other superficial characteristics, such as gender, race, or appearance, rather than carefully considering individual characteristics. Thus, the best answer is D, which refers to stereotypes regarding personal qualities.

The Representative Heuristic Helps to Explain Why, in Some Instances