Which of the following is an example of the availability heuristic?
A)Thinking that you won't get lung cancer if you smoke because you know many smokers and none of them have lung cancer.
B)Deciding not to buy a certain brand of computer because you know one person who had a bad experience with that brand.
C)Believing that homicides occur more frequently than deaths due to diabetes because homicides get more attention by the media when they occur.
D)All of the above are examples of the availability heuristic.

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All of the given scenarios demonstrate the availability heuristic. In option A, the individual's judgment is based on the information they have readily available (i.e., personal experience with smokers). In option B, the decision is influenced by the individual's experience of one person with a bad experience. In option C, the belief is based on the media's coverage of homicides, which makes it more accessible and readily available in people's minds.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Availability