Heuristics Are Relevant When We Try to Answer a Reasoning

question 72

Multiple Choice

Heuristics are relevant when we try to answer a reasoning problem because

• A) we carefully assess the logic behind each reasoning problem, rather than responding quickly.
• B) we often answer a reasoning problem by using a heuristic that a conclusion is a "good bet," even if it is not always true.
• C) we are especially accurate on reasoning problems that involve "affirming the consequent."
• D) we are significantly more accurate if we try decision-making strategies in trying to solve reasoning problems.

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