AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Example: Availability heuristic When asked if falling airplane parts or shark attacks are a more likely cause of death in the United States, most people would say shark attacks. In reality, the chances of dying from falling airplane parts are 30 times greater than the chances of being killed by a shark.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the availability heuristic? The availability heuristic describes our tendency to use information that comes to mind quickly and easily when making decisions about the future.

Detailed explanation-3: -The availability heuristic refers to the tendency to assess the probability of an event based on the ease with which instances of that event come to mind. This heuristic has been investigated in a variety of domains and relates probability estimates to memory access.

Detailed explanation-4: -The availability heuristic makes assumptions based on recent information or events because it makes a fresh or lasting impression on the mind. Representative heuristic makes assumptions based on superficial similarities or patterns in events, whether recent or dated.