Question

a cognitive strategy for quickly estimating the frequency, incidence, or probability of a given event based on the ease with which such instances are retrievable from memory is called:

1. availability heuristic
2. post-hoc error
3. bidirectional causation
4. accommodation error

Explanation:

The question is about a cognitive strategy related to estimating event frequency/probability based on memory retrieval ease. The availability heuristic is defined as a mental shortcut where people judge the likelihood of events by how easily examples come to mind. Post - hoc error is about incorrect causal inferences after an event. Bidirectional causation refers to a two - way causal relationship. Accommodation error is not related to this concept. So the correct option is the one that matches the definition of availability heuristic.

Answer:

1. availability heuristic