When Psychologists Use the Term Heuristic, They Are Referring to

question 47

Multiple Choice

When psychologists use the term heuristic, they are referring to

• A) biased information processing strategies.
• B) mental techniques to improve memory recall.
• C) mental techniques to increase deliberation in our decision making.
• D) mental decision-making strategies.

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Definitions:

Functions

The role or activity that something is expected to perform within a particular context.

Consequences

The results or outcomes of actions that may influence future events or behaviors.

Symbolic

Serving as a symbol or representing something beyond its literal sense.

Interexchange

The act or process of reciprocal trade or communication, sharing, or interchange between two or more parties.