Which of the Following Is a Benefit of Using Heuristics

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of using heuristics and mental shortcuts?

• A)They can lead to reasonably good decisions without too much effort.
• B)They can lead to better decisions compared to effortful decision-making strategies.
• C)They can lead to poor decisions but are very easy to use.
• D)They can lead to poor decisions, but we outgrow them as we get older.

Understand the concept of distilling an argument.

Recognize when an argument uses categorical versus hypothetical reasoning.

Understand the implications of hypothetical conclusions in arguments.

Recognize the use of quantity words in forming categorical arguments.

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Definitions:

LMX

Leader-Member Exchange theory, which focuses on the two-way (dyadic) relationships between leaders and followers, emphasizing the importance of building strong, trust-based relationships for effective leadership.

Empirical Research

A way of gaining knowledge by means of direct and indirect observation or experience, emphasizing the role of evidence collected through experiments, observation, and documentation.

Typologies

Classification systems used to organize and categorize complex phenomena into distinct types for easier understanding and analysis.

Followership Studies

The interdisciplinary examination of how followers interact with and influence leaders, and the dynamics of leadership from the perspective of followers.