Which of the following is a problem presented by the availability heuristic?
A)We do not examine all of the evidence, only what we can quickly think of.
B)We rely on the opinions of others rather than on our own opinions.
C)It keeps us from examining our own experience.
D)We will never be right in our conclusions.

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The availability heuristic refers to our tendency to rely on the most easily accessible or available information when making judgments or decisions. This can lead to errors in judgment, as we may overlook important information that is not readily available to us. Therefore, the problem presented by the availability heuristic is that we do not examine all of the evidence, only what we can quickly think of.

Which of the Following Is a Problem Presented by the Availability