The ____ heuristic observes that when facts are at issue the correct answer is often the one people recognize, and the incorrect answer is the one they do not.
A)representative
B)availability
C)recognition
D)elimination

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The definition given matches the recognition heuristic. The representative heuristic involves judging the likelihood of an event based on how well it matches a particular prototype or stereotype, while the availability heuristic involves judging the likelihood of an event based on how easily examples come to mind. The elimination heuristic is not a commonly recognized heuristic.

The ____ Heuristic Observes That When Facts Are at Issue