Everyone was talking at lunch about how awful it is that so many criminals try to get off by pleading insanity. Since less than 1% of violent felons actually make that plea, something other than the truth must be at play. It is probably the _____ because a recent case has been in the news constantly.
A)representative heuristic
B)recognition heuristic
C)algorithm heuristic
D)availability heuristic

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Because these cases get so much publicity, and one has recently been in the news, they are perceiving it happens frequently.

Everyone Was Talking at Lunch About How Awful It Is