Elizabeth, a Literature Major, Believes That the Author James Joyce

Elizabeth, a literature major, believes that the author James Joyce was the most brilliant writer since Shakespeare. A friend asks her if Joyce had positive attitudes about women, or whether he was very sexist. Elizabeth has no knowledge whatsoever about Joyce's private life. Based on the attitude heuristic, which of the following responses would Elizabeth be likely to give?

A) "He was probably a real sexist-most men of his time were."
B) "I'm not sure. When I read his biography, I'll let you know."
C) "If he was sexist, he was probably only conforming to the norms of his time."
D) "No-he couldn't have been a sexist. I'm sure of it."