Isaac Is Trying to Decide How Often Shark Attacks Happen

question 75

Multiple Choice

Isaac is trying to decide how often shark attacks happen.He quickly remembers all the shark attack shows he saw on television last week,so he decides that they must be common.Isaac's overestimation of the rate of shark attacks is an example of:

• A) the hindsight bias.
• B) taking mental shortcuts.
• C) the self-serving bias.
• D) failing to accurately judge source credibility.

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