Ever since Lena watched the news on the rise of shark attacks,she has forbidden her teenage son from going to the beach.However,she does not mind him violating traffic rules.This scenario exemplifies:

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Lena's decision to forbid her son from going to the beach because of the recent news on shark attacks is an example of the availability heuristic. She is basing her decision on the information that is most easily available and salient to her at the moment, without considering other factors such as the rarity of shark attacks or the safety measures in place at the beach. Lena's disregard for traffic rules is not relevant to this heuristic.

Ever Since Lena Watched the News on the Rise of Shark