After being robbed by a boy recently the shopkeeper says "beware of teenagers in our community". Which of the following explains his reactions?
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Correct answer: B. Availability Heuristic
Explanation
A recent, vivid instance (being robbed by a boy) is easily brought to mind and judged as typical of all teenagers — the availability heuristic.
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