Because of the availability heuristic, Jayne and her husband are most likely to exaggerate the risk to their children of ____________.
A) depression
B) delinquency
C) being kidnapped
D) asthma

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The availability heuristic refers to our tendency to overestimate the frequency or likelihood of events based on how easily they come to mind. Kidnappings receive a lot of media attention, which makes them more memorable and therefore more likely to be seen as a threat. As a result, Jayne and her husband are most likely to exaggerate the risk of their children being kidnapped.

Because of the Availability Heuristic, Jayne and Her Husband Are