Assuming that most crimes involve violence because the news generally reports on rapes,robberies,and beatings is an example of the _____ heuristic.
A)availability
B)representativeness
C)vividness
D)matching

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This is an example of the availability heuristic, where people estimate the likelihood of an event based on how easily examples come to mind, often influenced by media coverage.

Assuming That Most Crimes Involve Violence Because the News Generally