If our experiences include some unforgettable events, we might overestimate how often those kinds of events occur. This is called
A)belief perseverance
B)a confirmation bias
C)the availability heuristic
D)the a priori heuristic

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The availability heuristic is a mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person's mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision. Unforgettable events are more easily recalled, leading to an overestimation of their frequency.

If Our Experiences Include Some Unforgettable Events, We Might Overestimate