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Psychology

The Availability Heuristic in Everyday Decision-Making

Quick fact

People are more likely to overestimate the frequency of vivid, recent, or emotionally charged events, such as shark attacks, while underestimating common causes of death like heart disease.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever been more afraid of flying than driving, despite statistics showing driving is riskier? That's the availability heuristic at work.