Regina, a resident of Ohio, hears news reports about the emergence of a highly infectious influenza virus in Asia. In her opinion, her family is not at risk because public health officials successfully contained prior outbreaks of highly infectious conditions, such as SARS and H1N1 influenza. This is an example of opinion formation based on ____.

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This is an example of opinion formation based on comparison by analogy, where Regina is comparing the current situation to prior similar situations and forming an opinion based on the outcome of those situations.

Regina, a Resident of Ohio, Hears News Reports About the Emergence