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

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The availability heuristic refers to the tendency to estimate the likelihood of an event based on how easily examples or instances come to mind. In this case, the individual's judgment of Carlotta as considerate is based on a single, easily recalled example of her lending notes. This is consistent with the availability heuristic, which relies on the recency and frequency of experiences to make judgments.

Your Roommate Is Interested in Dating Carlotta,a Woman You Know