Dean overestimates the proportion of family chores for which he takes sole responsibility because it's easier for him to recall what he has done than to recall what other family members have done.This best illustrates the impact of
A) overconfidence.
B) framing.
C) confirmation bias.
D) the availability heuristic.

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This scenario fits the description of the availability heuristic, which is the tendency to estimate the likelihood of an event based on how easily examples of it come to mind. Dean's tendency to overestimate his own contributions to family chores is likely due to the fact that he can easily recall the specific tasks he has completed, while it may be more difficult for him to remember everything that other family members have done.

Dean Overestimates the Proportion of Family Chores for Which He