People often overestimate the frequency of plane crashes because these events are vivid and newsworthy. This is an example of which of the following heuristics?
A) Representativeness.
B) Framing.
C) Availability.
D) Anchoring.

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This is an example of the availability heuristic, where people judge the frequency or probability of an event by how easily examples of the event come to mind. Plane crashes are rare but highly publicized, making them more memorable and leading people to overestimate their frequency.

People Often Overestimate the Frequency of Plane Crashes Because These