Question

The tendency to overestimate the amount of violence that occurs in the world based on the ease with which you can call a recent example of violence to mind is called the _________ heuristic.

Answer 1

Answer:

This tendency is called the Availability heuristic.

Explanation:

The availability heuristic is a reasoning method, a shortcut in which the individual relates immediate examples when evaluating a specific topic. It is a misconception that what comes to mind quickly is significant.

In this case, when quickly recalling a recent example of violence, one tends to overestimate the amount of violence in the world. It is an example of availability heuristic.