Nate thinks that Conservatives and the NDP almost never work together in Senate.The reason he believes this is that he finds it much easier to think of examples of politicians from the two parties not working together than to think of examples them working together.It is likely that the ______________ has caused Nate to underestimate how frequently Conservatives and the NDP work together.
A)availability heuristic
B)confirmation bias
C)representativeness heuristic
D)anchoring effect

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The availability heuristic refers to the tendency to rely on readily available information when making judgments or decisions. In this case, Nate is relying on his ability to easily recall examples of Conservatives and the NDP not working together, which may not be representative of the actual frequency with which they do work together. This leads to an underestimation of their ability to collaborate.

Nate Thinks That Conservatives and the NDP Almost Never Work