When We Encounter a Highly Unusual Event, We Are Particularly

question 34

Multiple Choice

When we encounter a highly unusual event, we are particularly likely to notice and consider the event. As a consequence:

• A) we are likely to think about how distinctive the event really is, leading us to underestimate the likelihood of this type of event
• B) we are likely to think about the event as being in its own special category, and so the event will have little impact on our estimates of frequency
• C) the event will be easy to recall, leading us to overestimate the likelihood of this type of event
• D) the event will be difficult to recall, leading us to underestimate the likelihood of this type of event

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Definitions:

Financial Services

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Public Assistance

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