The scenario illustrates availability heuristic bias. This bias occurs when individuals make judgments or assumptions based on the information that is most readily available to them, often influenced by their own experiences or beliefs. In Jake's case, his experiences with big dogs lead him to make broad assumptions about small dogs without evidence to support those beliefs. Despite not having any negative experiences with small dogs, his background shapes his perception and influences his views about their loyalty and protective nature.
Identify the type of bias shown in this scenario. Jake has always grown up in a neighborhood where people owned big dogs. Whenever he sees a small dog, he unconsciously assumes that they must be less loyal or protective than big dogs, even though he has never had any negative experiences with small dogs.
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