When are heuristics most likely to fail?
A. In instances where a sophisticated understanding of probability is needed to determine the correct solution
B. In instances of problem solving that are overly simplistic
C. In instances where the odds of determining the correct solution stay the same throughout the problem solving process
D. In instances that do not involve the use of calculating probabilities
Answer: A
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