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Räjähtävyysharha, also known as the "explosiveness illusion," is a cognitive bias where individuals tend to overestimate the likelihood of rare but catastrophic events, such as explosions, despite the low probability of such events occurring. This phenomenon is often observed in the context of safety and risk perception, where people may be overly concerned about the possibility of explosions in various settings, such as industrial facilities, transportation, or even everyday activities.

The räjähtävyysharha can be attributed to several psychological factors, including the availability heuristic, which relies on the ease with which examples of a particular event come to mind, and the representativeness heuristic, which involves judging the likelihood of an event based on its similarity to other events. In the case of explosions, the availability heuristic may lead individuals to overestimate the frequency of such events due to the vividness and memorability of past explosions, while the representativeness heuristic may cause them to perceive explosions as more likely in certain contexts, such as industrial areas.

Research on räjähtävyysharha has implications for various fields, including risk management, public policy, and emergency preparedness. Understanding this cognitive bias can help in developing more accurate risk assessments, designing effective communication strategies to manage public perceptions of risk, and improving the overall safety and security of communities. By recognizing the räjähtävyysharha, individuals and organizations can better allocate resources, prioritize safety measures, and make informed decisions to mitigate the potential impact of rare but catastrophic events.