Your roommate is interested in dating Chris, whom you know from a history class. Your roommate asks if you think Chris is generally a considerate person. You remember how Chris gave you notes when you missed class last week and tell your roommate you think Chris is very considerate. In making your judgment, you have relied upon the __________ heuristic.

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You relied on the availability heuristic, which involves making a decision based on the information that comes to mind quickly and easily. In this case, your judgment of Chris being considerate was based on the readily available memory of him giving you notes, which made it easy for you to recall and thus influenced your opinion.

Your Roommate Is Interested in Dating Chris, Whom You Know