Use of the Availability Heuristic Can Lead to

question 145

Multiple Choice

Use of the availability heuristic can lead to

• A) sleep apnea.
• B) illusory correlations.
• C) an external locus of control.
• D) diffusion of responsibility.

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Respect for Law

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Capitalism

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Unequal Funding

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