Because the news report of a plane crash was fresh in her mind, Lara decided flying was just too risky.Her risk estimate appears to have been influenced by:
A)a framing effect
B)functional fixedness
C)the representativeness heuristic
D)the availability heuristic

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Lara's risk estimate was influenced by the availability heuristic, which refers to the tendency to judge the likelihood of an event based on how readily available it is in our memory or the media. The news report of the plane crash was fresh in her mind, making her perceive flying as a more risky mode of transportation.

Because the News Report of a Plane Crash Was Fresh