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availability heuristic

A type of heuristic (mental shortcut, as opposed to algorithm) that involves using the most mentally immediate information. Alternatively, a shortcut in mate selection in which one chooses whoever happens to be available.

I fell prey to my availability heuristic in deciding which restaurant to go to. Subway again, I guess.

by Ebrbfureh February 22, 2016