More people seem to fear a snake bite than a dog bite,and yet statistically one is more likely to be bitten by a dog than by a snake.This represents which of the following cognitive biases?

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The availability error is when people make judgments based on how easily something comes to mind. In this case, people may have a heightened fear of snake bites due to the attention they receive in the media or the stories they have heard, even though they are statistically less likely than dog bites.

More People Seem to Fear a Snake Bite Than a Dog