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You have recently heard of two cases on the news of a person being struck by lightening.Although the odds of getting struck by lightening are low,you easily recall these examples and falsely estimate that your risk is high.This best illustrates the use of the ____________ heuristic.


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Federal Taxes

Federal Taxes are levies collected by the federal government of the United States to fund national programs and services, including defense, social security, and healthcare, based on income, sales, imports, estates, and gifts.

National Holiday

A day set aside by a nation for celebrating a specific event, achievement, or person significant to the country's heritage or history, where usual business operations are typically suspended.

Unemployment Rates

A measure of the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labor force.

Affirmative Action

Policies designed to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups by factoring in traits like race, gender, or disability in areas such as education and employment.

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