Dr.Anna Smith is a clinical psychologist.She just heard about someone who had a bad reaction to a medication.She knows that this medication has worked well with many of her clients who have experienced depression during the last few months.With respect to decision-making heuristics,she should be concerned that her future decisions about this medication might be influenced by

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The tendency for recency to influence availability is the most relevant heuristic in this scenario as Dr. Smith's previous clients who have responded well to the medication may be more salient in her mind compared to the rare negative reaction reported. Therefore, she may overemphasize the medication's potential benefits and underestimate its risks in her future decision-making.

DrAnna Smith Is a Clinical Psychologist