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The representativeness heuristic involves assuming that all instances of a category resemble the prototype for that category, regardless of sample size or base rates. Option A is partially correct in that the heuristic may be more likely to be used when the category is perceived as homogeneous, but it can still be utilized for heterogeneous categories. Option B is incorrect as the representativeness heuristic is not primarily influenced by sample size. Option D is also incorrect as the heuristic does not rely on base rates.

In Using the Representativeness Heuristic,participants