In Problem Solving, Heuristics

question 81

Multiple Choice

In problem solving, heuristics

• A) are relatively unsophisticated strategies.
• B) are bound to produce a solution, if you apply them rigorously.
• C) are strategies that examine only some of the alternatives.
• D) are seldom as useful as algorithms.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in behavioral psychology where the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Deterministic View

The belief that all events, including human actions, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will, implying that there is no free will.

Conscious Free Will

The ability of individuals to make choices and decisions based on their own conscious reasoning and volition.

Physiological Measurement

The quantitative assessment of biological parameters in humans or animals, which can include heart rate, blood pressure, and hormone levels.