Simple Thinking Strategies That Allow Us to Solve Problems and Make

question 71

Multiple Choice

Simple thinking strategies that allow us to solve problems and make judgments efficiently are called

• A)fixations.
• B)heuristics.
• C)prototypes.
• D)algorithms.

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Definitions:

Chess-playing Computer

A computer system specifically designed to play the game of chess against human opponents or other computers, often utilizing advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence.

Availability Heuristic

A cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate the likelihood of events based on their ability to recall examples.

Nuclear Power

The use of nuclear reactions to generate heat, which is then used in power plants to produce electricity without emitting greenhouse gases during the process.

Personal Judgment

The process of forming opinions or conclusions based on one's own perception, experience, or information.