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-There are many different kinds of heuristics, including the availability heuristic, the representativeness heuristic, and the affect heuristic. While each type plays a role in decision-making, they occur during different contexts. Understanding the types can help you better understand which one you are using and when.
+A heuristic is a mental shortcut intended by evolution to lower the usage of brain power whilst still achieving the same approximate result.
 == Availability ==
+[[File:Availability heuristic.jpg|alt=Availability heuristic|thumb|Things that are easier to remember become mor e important.]]
 The availability heuristic involves making decisions based upon how easy it is to bring something to mind. When you are trying to make a decision, you might quickly remember a number of relevant examples. Since these are more readily available in your memory, you will likely judge these outcomes as being more common or frequently occurring.