Representativeness and availability are two major types of _____.
A) compensatory processes
B) prototype processes
C) heuristics
D) evaluations
E) emotional processing

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Representativeness and availability are both types of heuristics, which are mental shortcuts used to make judgments quickly and efficiently. Representativeness heuristic involves making judgments based on the degree to which something resembles or fits with a prototype or stereotypical image, while availability heuristic involves making judgments based on how easily or readily examples or instances come to mind.

Representativeness and Availability Are Two Major Types of _____