Understanding the Availability Heuristic

What is the availability heuristic primarily concerned with?

• The impact of diet on physical health

• The influence of easily accessible information on beliefs

• The role of exercise in mental well-being

• The effect of sleep on cognitive function

What was the main reason for the shark terror in 1975?

• A scientific study on shark behavior

• A government warning about sharks

• The release of the movie Jaws

• An increase in actual shark attacks

In Tversky and Kahneman's study, why did participants think words starting with 'K' were more common?

• They were shown a list of such words

• They read it in a book

• They could easily recall words starting with 'K'

• They were told by the researchers

What is a key consequence of social media algorithms according to the video?

• They create echo chambers reinforcing existing beliefs

• They improve communication skills

• They help people find new interests

• They reduce screen time

How does the availability heuristic affect political opinions, as illustrated by Elena's example?

• It makes people more open to opposing views

• It encourages people to avoid political content

• It causes people to change their political stance frequently

• It reinforces existing political beliefs by showing similar content