Job loss in the coal mining industry is talked about so frequently that many people assume it is the biggest sector of job loss across the country. Despite the frequent mentions, only a very small number of unemployed Americans work in this profession. This misevaluation of the frequency of job loss in coal miners is best explained by which heuristic?
A. Representativeness heuristics
B. Availability heuristic
C. Affect heuristic
D. Recognition heuristic
Answer: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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