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.

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Definitions:

Talent

An innate or acquired ability to perform a task or activity with high competence and skill.

Ability

The possession of the means or skill to perform a task or action.

Metaphor

A rhetorical device where a word or phrase is attributed to an object or action that doesn't literally apply to it.

Powerhouse

An entity, organization, or person possessing great energy, strength, or potential to influence.