In assessing deaths by mode of transportation, people will show a tendency to ___________ the chance of dying in a plane crash and _________ the chance of dying in a car accident

a. overestimate, underestimate
b. overestimate, accurately estimate
c. underestimate, overestimate
d. accurately estimate, underestimate


Answer: a

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