Which of the following is a feature of the 'Availability Heuristic'?
A. People assess the probability of an event by the ease with which instances come to mind
B. People always use base rates correctly
C. Only statistical frequencies matter
D. Memory has no effect on probability judgments
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The availability heuristic leads people to judge the likelihood of events by how readily examples can be recalled, which can produce systematic biases when memory is distorted by vividness or recency.
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