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:

User-Pays Approach

The user-pays approach is a principle that suggests the costs of using natural resources or environmental services should be borne by those who use them, to encourage resource conservation.

Tax

A compulsory financial charge or other levy imposed on an individual or a legal entity by a governmental organization.

Chronic Effect

A long-term health consequence that arises after prolonged or repeated exposure to a hazardous substance or environmental condition.

Liver Damage

Liver damage refers to the impairment or deterioration of liver function, often resulting from factors like alcohol abuse, infection, or exposure to toxins.