Edward believes that there are a lot of differences between men and women on a variety of different dimensions. He believes this because when he thinks about books that have been written on men and women, he can quickly recall only books that say men and women are different (e.g., Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus) and cannot recall any that say men and women are the same. His reliance on what comes to mind is an example of which of the following?
A)The availability heuristic
B)Cherry-picking of evidence
C)Confirmation bias
D)Overconfidence

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Edward's reliance on easily accessible examples to form his belief is an example of the availability heuristic. He is more likely to remember and rely on information that is readily available to him, rather than seeking out a broader range of evidence or considering alternative perspectives.

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