Many people mistakenly believe their chances of dying in an airplane crash are greater than their chances of dying in an automobile crash. Which of the following is reflected in this belief?

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The belief mentioned in the statement reflects the availability heuristic, which is the tendency to judge the frequency or likelihood of an event based on how easily examples of it come to mind. In this case, airplane crashes tend to receive more media coverage and public attention, leading people to overestimate their likelihood of occurring compared to the more common occurrence of automobile crashes.

Many People Mistakenly Believe Their Chances of Dying in an Airplane