The Availability Heuristic Refers to Our Tendency to

question 41

Multiple Choice

The availability heuristic refers to our tendency to

• A) overestimate the accuracy of our judgments.
• B) estimate the likelihood of an event based on how easily we remember instances of its occurrence.
• C) search for information that is consistent with our preconceptions.
• D) cling to our initial conceptions,even though they have been discredited.

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Definitions:

Power

The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

Fame

The state or condition of being widely recognized and esteemed by a large audience, often as a result of notable achievements or celebrity status.

Money

A medium of exchange used to facilitate transactions for goods and services, typically issued by governments and recognized as legal tender.

Bank Robberies

Criminal acts involving the unauthorized taking of money or valuables from a bank while threatening violence or using force.