You wrongly assume that because of Marcia'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 a typical prototype. In this case, the stereotype of a political activist could include having short hair, unshaved legs, and liberal views. However, these physical characteristics do not necessarily indicate political activism.

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