Blair's co-worker Susan asks her, "Am I a good employee?" Blair hadn't really thought about it before, but using the availability heuristic, which of the following thought processes is she most likely to have?

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The availability heuristic is the tendency to rely on easily accessible or memorable information when making judgments. In this case, Blair is likely to recall the most recent instances where Susan did a good job because they are fresh in her memory. Option A reflects this thought process. Option B involves a more systematic and time-consuming approach, while option C involves relying on the oldest information rather than the most accessible information. Option D involves making a judgment based on what Blair thinks Susan wants to hear, which is not necessarily reflective of Susan's actual job performance.

Blair's Co-Worker Susan Asks Her, "Am I a Good Employee