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Representativeness bias leads to stereotyping from "summary" of Thinking Fast and Slow by Book Summary
Representativeness bias is a cognitive shortcut that leads us to make judgments based on how closely an object or event resembles a prototype. When we rely on representativeness bias, we tend to overlook important information and instead focus on superficial similarities. This can lead us to make stereotypical judgments about individuals or groups based on limited information or characteristics that we perceive to be representative of that group. Stereotyping occurs when we generalize characteristics or behaviors of a group to all individuals within that group, without considering the unique qualities or experiences of each person. When representativeness bias influences our thinking, we are more likely to categorize individuals based on superficial characteristics or stereotypes rather than considering t...
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