A(n)________ bias refers to the tendency to judge the probability of an event based on how easily examples come to mind.
A)availability
B)overconfidence
C)anchoring
D)optimism

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Availability bias occurs when people judge the probability of an event by recalling past examples that are easily available in their memory. This bias can lead people to overestimate the likelihood of events that receive a lot of media coverage or events that have personally affected them.

A(n)________ Bias Refers to the Tendency to Judge the Probability