Rudy is 6 feet 6 inches tall,weighs 210 pounds,and is very muscular. If you think that Rudy is more likely to be a basketball player than a computer programmer,you are a victim of

A) belief perseverance.
B) mental set.
C) fixation.
D) the representativeness heuristic.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive heuristic wherein people judge probabilities or frequencies based on how much one scenario resembles another, leading to potential biases in decision making.

Computer Programmer

A professional who writes, tests, and maintains the code that allows computer applications and software programs to function.

Basketball Player

An athlete who participates in the sport of basketball, requiring skills such as dribbling, shooting, and teamwork.