Because of the availability heuristic,people can be more likely to
A) underestimate the frequency of dramatic natural disasters.
B) overestimate the frequency of dramatic natural disasters.
C) overestimate the frequency of common illnesses that can become fatal, such as diabetes or asthma.
D) underestimate the frequency of dramatic accidents that lead to death.

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The availability heuristic is the tendency for people to judge the likelihood of an event based on how easily they can recall similar examples. Therefore, if people are constantly exposed to news stories or images of dramatic natural disasters, they may overestimate how often they occur. This can lead to a heightened sense of fear or concern about these events.

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