When you use the availability heuristic, you are: mistaking visual images and other forms of mental representations for reality. assuming that something is typical of its class. making frequency estimates based on the ease with which things come to mind. overcoming mental set?

How did the mountains on the oregon trail influence the timing of pioneers’ travels? a.) the pioneers wanted to avoid times when there was snow in the mountains. the pioneers wanted to spend as much time as possible enjoying the mountain scenery. b.) the pioneers crossed the mountains in late fall when the trees were bare and the views were good. c.) the pioneers were rugged people who were not impacted by the terrain they crossed at any time.

The social contact theory states that

Which act was a response to three high-profile assassinations? a. the mailing of firearms act b. the national firearms act c. the gun control act d. the brady handgun violence prevention act