Identify two specific examples of how an individual could employ heuristics to reach a decision about a candidate or a policy based on the Kuklinski and Quirk reading.

Initial Post

In 150 – 250 words, consider the following:

whether the heuristic led the individual to an appropriate or inappropriate conclusion
whether you see the “shortcut” as a sign of competence or incompetence
speculate on how these “shortcut” judgments might impact our political system and how political leaders communicate with the public