Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the use of the representative heuristic leading to an incorrect classification?
A)
Miguel is often seen at the gym lifting heavy weights without a sweat. It is less likely that Miguel is on the football team than he is a kinesiology student.
B)
Robyn is a peace activist and volunteers for the Red Cross a few times a month. Robyn is more likely a student studying peace studies than simply an undergraduate student.
C)
Nikki is always calm and very understanding, and is always there when her friends need her advice. Nikki is less likely a student studying chemistry than simply an undergraduate student.
D)
Every morning, Taylor walks her dog, feeds the ducks by the pond, and plays with the neighbour's cats. Taylor is more likely to be a student rather than a student that volunteers at the animal shelter.
Answer: B