What are some disadvantages of using the availability heuristic

What will be an ideal response?


wrong estimates of how often or the number of something
-overestimate the number of muslim women at school b/c they tend to stand out given their attire

overestime frequencies - example prof says everyone is using a cell phone during class when 2/3 students

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Following the films, the behaviors of the two groups were compared. This study was: a naturalistic observation. an experiment. a case study. longitudinal research.

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In addition to salty, sour, bitter, and sweet, which of the following has been proposed as the fifth basic taste?

a. Caramel b. Creamy c. Umami d. Pungent

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