CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITION AND EMOTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A mental “rule of thumb” for problem solving is referred to as
A
an algorithm
B
a heuristic
C
a mental set
D
a syllogism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Heuristics are approximate strategies or ‘rules of thumb’ for decision making and problem solving that do not guarantee a correct solution but that typically yield a reasonable solution or bring one closer to hand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Heuristics, or “rules of thumb, ” are problem-solving methods that are based on practical experience and knowledge.

Detailed explanation-3: -Heuristics are mental shortcuts for solving problems in a quick way that delivers a result that is sufficient enough to be useful given time constraints. Investors and financial professionals use a heuristic approach to speed up analysis and investment decisions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Heuristics are mental shortcuts that can facilitate problem-solving and probability judgments. These strategies are generalizations, or rules-of-thumb, reduce cognitive load, and can be effective for making immediate judgments, however, they often result in irrational or inaccurate conclusions.

Detailed explanation-5: -The three heuristics that received most attention were availability, representativeness, and anchoring and adjustment. The availability heuristic refers to the tendency to assess the probability of an event based on the ease with which instances of that event come to mind.

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