Jacob's friend, Tom asks him, "Do you think I'm short-tempered?" Jacob had never really thought about how short-tempered or calm Tom was until he had asked.Nonetheless, Jacob was able to provide him a quick answer.What social cognitive process was most likely involved in this judgment?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The availability heuristic involves making judgments based on information that comes to mind quickly and easily. In this case, Jacob likely relied on whatever memories he had of Tom's behavior to make a quick judgment about whether or not he was short-tempered.

Jacob's Friend, Tom Asks Him, "Do You Think I'm Short-Tempered