A heuristic is a(n) ____
a. ?shortcut to problem solving, also known as a “rule of thumb”
b. ?technique to improve memory and mental processing
c. ?analytical technique based on self-knowledge and self-reflection
d. ?precise, step-by-step set of rules that will reliably generate a solution to a problem
ANSWER:
a
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