Asked by Tatyana Romashenko on Jun 26, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of the availability heuristic?
A) being more afraid of flying than driving because of heavy media coverage of airplane crashes
B) believing that a friend failed a test due to lack of intelligence,whereas you failed the test because you were unable to study due to various factors
C) thinking that an older student in the hall is a professor
D) being more upset about missing an important flight by a few minutes than about missing it by several hours
Availability Heuristic
A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person’s mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.
Media Coverage
The reporting, broadcasting, or publishing of news and information by various media outlets, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet.
- Distinguish among various kinds of memory triggers.
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Zybrea KnightJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The availability heuristic is when we base our judgments on the most readily available information, which is often based on memories that are easily retrievable. In this case, the heavy media coverage of airplane crashes may make them more memorable and thus people may overestimate the likelihood of them occurring.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish among various kinds of memory triggers.