The availability heuristic implies that people will tend to:
A)overestimate the frequency of events that are difficult to recall
B)make accurate estimates when events are easier to recall
C)underestimate the frequency of events that are easy to recall
D)overestimate the frequency of events that are easy to recall

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The availability heuristic suggests that people tend to judge the frequency or likelihood of an event based on how easily it comes to mind. Therefore, people are more likely to overestimate the frequency of events that are easy to recall, since they may be more memorable or salient.

The Availability Heuristic Implies That People Will Tend To