In English, are there more 4-letter words starting with the letter "k" or with "k" as the third letter? Most people answer that there are more words starting with "k", but in fact, there are many more with "k" as the third letter (make, bake, take, etc.). One reason that people choose starting with "k" is likely
A)confirmation bias
B)availability
C)structure
D)symbolism
E)semantics

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The reason people often think there are more words starting with "k" is due to availability bias. This is a cognitive bias where individuals tend to overestimate the frequency or importance of information that is readily available to them. Words starting with "k" are more noticeable and thus more easily recalled than words with "k" as the third letter, even though the latter are more numerous.

In English, Are There More 4-Letter Words Starting with the Letter