According to the availability heuristic, we often estimate the frequency of an event by:

A. the ease with which we can recall relevant examples.
B. using available data from either the government or other organizations.
C. how much we enjoyed the event.
D. the degree to which the event resembles stereotypical members of a category.


Answer: A

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