Nicole commutes to school by bicycle. After reading an article on cyclists dying in accidents, Nicole begins driving her car to school. Nicole was most likely influenced by which of the following heuristics?
A. Availability
B. Representativeness
C. Algorithm
D. Affective
Answer: A
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