The human tendency for rapid, pervasive social categorization is most in line with the idea of ____.
A) the representativeness heuristic
B) the cognitive miser
C) the "tend and befriend" instinct
D) self-regulation

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The cognitive miser refers to the idea that humans tend to conserve cognitive resources by relying on mental shortcuts or heuristics, such as social categorization, as a way to quickly make sense of the world around them. This tendency allows individuals to quickly categorize people into groups based on perceived similarities and differences, without expending too much cognitive effort.

The Human Tendency for Rapid, Pervasive Social Categorization Is Most