Stereotypes spring to mind easily.Therefore,we sometimes use them to judge the frequency of certain events,such as crimes in a specific neighbourhood.This example best describes the use of the ___ heuristic.
A) frequency
B) representativeness
C) confirmation
D) availability

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The availability heuristic is used when people estimate the probability of an event based on how easily examples come to mind, which is the case when stereotypes influence judgments about the frequency of certain events.

Stereotypes Spring to Mind Easily