Because of the Availability Heuristic,people Can Be More Likely to

question 32

Multiple Choice

Because of the availability heuristic,people can be more likely to

• A) underestimate the frequency of dramatic natural disasters.
• B) overestimate the frequency of dramatic natural disasters.
• C) overestimate the frequency of common illnesses that can become fatal, such as diabetes or asthma.
• D) underestimate the frequency of dramatic accidents that lead to death.

---

Definitions:

Percent Format

A way of displaying numbers as a fraction of 100, often represented with a "%" symbol.

Comma Number

Typically involves formatting numbers with commas to separate thousands, improving readability, though the specifics might vary.

Decrease Decimals

A function in spreadsheet software that reduces the number of decimal places displayed in a number.

Number Field

An area or cell in a database or form designated for numeric data entry.