You wrongly assume that because of Linda's short hair, unshaved legs, and liberal views she is a political activist. Your (incorrect) assumption was based on the

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The representativeness heuristic is the tendency to judge the likelihood of an event based on how well it matches our existing prototype or mental image of the event. In this case, Linda's appearance and views fit the prototype of a political activist, leading to the incorrect assumption that she is one. The other heuristics do not apply in this scenario.

You Wrongly Assume That Because of Linda's Short Hair, Unshaved