You can't think of a single instance when Cathy helped you out,and so you decide that Cathy must be an ungenerous person.Your judgment is based on
A) subjective utility.
B) the representativeness heuristic.
C) the availability heuristic.
D) expected value.

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The judgment is based on the availability heuristic, which refers to the tendency to rely on readily available information in making judgments or decisions. In this case, since the person cannot recall a single instance of Cathy helping them, they conclude that Cathy must be an ungenerous person. This judgment is based on the lack of easily available information about Cathy's helpfulness.

You Can't Think of a Single Instance When Cathy Helped