Julie sees an Asian couple at the New York City Zoo. According to __________, she may assume that they are foreigners touring the area, but according to __________, she should assume that, given the low tourism rate in her town, they are actually local residents.

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The representativeness heuristic might lead Julie to stereotype the Asian couple as tourists, while considering base rate information (e.g., the low tourism rate in her town) would suggest they are more likely local residents.

Julie Sees an Asian Couple at the New York City