When analyzing cognitive biases in social perception, how does the 'availability heuristic' specifically influence an individual's interpretation of a partner's past behaviors in a new relationship context?

The availability heuristic is a mental shortcut where people estimate the likelihood or importance of an event based on how easily examples come to mind. In a new relationship, this heuristic influences how someone interprets their partner's past behaviors because readily recalled memories will disproportionately shape their judgment. When interpreting a partner's past behaviors, the availability heuristic means that memories that are vivid, emotionally charged, or recently experienced are more likely to be recalled and thus seem more common or s....