Many television shopping networks put a countdown timer on
the screen while trying to solicit the purchase of specific items. This gives the impression that there are only a few of that particular item available, and creates pressure to make a purchase very quickly. Thinking that one must buy "before time runs out" is known as the _____ heuristic.
A) consensus
B) scarcity
C) availability
D) representativeness
Answer: B
Psychology
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