Following news reports about a severe bus accident, Dwayne decides that it would be safer to drive than take the bus on his next several trips through the mountains. Dwayne is basing his decision on the

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Dwayne is basing his decision on the availability heuristic, which is when people make judgments based on the ease with which examples come to mind or are available in their memory. The news report of the severe bus accident is readily available in his memory, and it could bias his judgment of how likely it is for similar accidents to occur.

Following News Reports About a Severe Bus Accident, Dwayne Decides