Any time a 50 percent free throw shooter goes to the line you expect him to make a free throw and miss a free throw.This expectation is consistent with _______________.

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This expectation is consistent with representativeness, which is a cognitive bias where people make judgments based on how closely an event or person resembles their prototype or stereotype. In this case, the prototype or stereotype of a 50 percent free throw shooter suggests that they will make one and miss one free throw, which is the expectation.

Any Time a 50 Percent Free Throw Shooter Goes to the Line