Which of the following is an example of the availability error?
A) Believing that pit bulls are dangerous without considering the evidence against your belief.
B) Believing that pit bulls are dangerous on the basis of non-expert testimony.
C) Believing that pit bulls are dangerous on the basis of a vivid memory you have of a pit bull attack.
D) Believing that pit bulls are dangerous without scrutinizing the evidence that supposedly confirms your belief.

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The availability error involves making a judgment about the frequency or likelihood of an event based on how easily an example can be brought to mind. In this case, believing pit bulls are dangerous because of a vivid memory of an attack is an example of the availability error, as the judgment is based on the ease of recalling a specific instance rather than on comprehensive evidence.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Availability