Sarah is on a committee to hire a new person for the social science department. As she interviews one candidate, she discovers that this engaging, very knowledgeable young man did his research in Sarah's area of expertise. Fearing that he might outshine her at the university, Sarah votes to hire another less qualified job candidate. Sarah's choice was most likely determined due to
A) her neglect of the base rate.
B) her unconscious mind.
C) her emotions.
D) her tendency to use the representativeness heuristic.

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Sarah's decision was likely influenced by her emotions, particularly fear that the new candidate might outshine her, leading her to vote for a less qualified candidate.

Sarah Is on a Committee to Hire a New Person