The availability heuristic leads us to make incorrect estimates regarding the risk of different causes of death because we _____ the risk of more publicized causes and _____ the risk of less publicized causes.

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The availability heuristic can cause us to overestimate the risk of more publicized (or easily remembered) causes of death, such as terrorist attacks or shark attacks, and underestimate the risk of less publicized causes, such as heart disease or car accidents. Therefore, we overestimate the risk of some causes and underestimate the risk of others.

The Availability Heuristic Leads Us to Make Incorrect Estimates Regarding