10/12/15
Representativeness Heuristic When you think of a “terrorist,” w hat do you think
of ? Even most middle
easterners think of this…
Typing “Terrorist” into G oogle Images
Representativeness Heuristic However, s ince 9/11, most
terrorist attacks i n the U.S. have been perpetrated by White, Caucasian men Most often by those who are
conservative and highly religious And yet, a 2015 poll found 27%
of Americans believe that “most Muslims wish to commit terrorism against the U.S.”
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