How is analogical reasoning different from the representative heuristic?

Analogical reasoning and the representative heuristic both involve making judgments based on similarities between objects or situations, but there is a key difference:

  • Analogical reasoning: A process of drawing conclusions or making inferences about a new or unfamiliar situation based on similarities with a known or familiar situation
  • Representative heuristic: A mental shortcut or rule of thumb used to make judgments based on how closely an object or situation resembles a typical example or prototype