Photos of missing children on milk cartons lead many to think that child abductions are common because these images come readily to mind. This is an example of what concept

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The given scenario illustrates the availability heuristic, which refers to the tendency to make judgments based on what comes to mind easily. In this case, the frequent exposure to images of missing children on milk cartons makes people believe that child abductions are more common than they actually are.

Photos of Missing Children on Milk Cartons Lead Many to Think