When Random People Are Polled in a Local Shopping Mall

question 148

Multiple Choice

When random people are polled in a local shopping mall, many of them report that more people die in plane crashes than in car crashes each year despite the fact that the exact opposite is the truth. This error is caused by the ________.

• A)the availability heuristic
• B)the representativeness heuristic
• C)the confirmation bias
• D)loss aversion bias

---

Definitions:

Terrorist

An individual or group engaged in violent activities aimed at instilling fear, typically for political goals.

Freedom Fighter

An individual who engages in resistance or combat against established authorities for liberation or independence.

Perceptions

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Verbal Messages

The conveyance of information or ideas through spoken words, written texts, or sign language, forming the basis of human communication.