The availability heuristic is based on the assumption that

A) if we ask a question in the proper manner, we will get the correct answer.
B) if we are not sure whether we are looking at something from category A or category B, it is probably from the more common category.
C) if we have found much evidence for a hypothesis and no evidence against it, then the hypothesis is probably correct.
D) if we can easily remember a few examples of some event, then it must be a common event.

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Sayantan Mandal · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The availability heuristic is the tendency to judge the likelihood or frequency of an event based on how easily instances or examples of it come to mind. So, if we can easily remember a few examples of some event, we tend to believe it as a common event, which is the basis of the availability heuristic. Choice A is incorrect because the availability heuristic is not based on asking questions in the proper manner. Choice B is incorrect because the more common category is not always the default assumption. Choice C is incorrect because much evidence for a hypothesis, and no evidence against it, does not necessarily make it true.

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