Test Your Susceptibility to the Availability Heuristic

This quiz evaluates how prone you are to the availability heuristic, a cognitive bias where people rely on immediate examples that come to mind, rather than all possible evidence, when evaluating a situation.

Question 1 of 7Version: 1.0

You are planning a vacation and quite nervous about flying. Which of these options most influences your perception of flight safety?

I recall a recent news report about a plane crash.

I consider statistical safety reports of the airline industry.

I look at both news and statistical data equally.

I talk to friends who fly regularly about their experiences.