Fernando Knows the Final Deadline for a Complicated Project, and He

question 24

Multiple Choice

Fernando knows the final deadline for a complicated project, and he writes reminders in his calendar about when to start each step so as to be done in time. Fernando is using which type of heuristic?

• A) working backward
• B) working forward
• C) means-ends analysis
• D) generate and test

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Definitions:

Evaluate Decision Outcomes

The process of assessing the results of decision-making by analyzing the extent to which intended goals were achieved and understanding the impact of the decisions.

Preferred Solution

The most desired outcome or method for solving a problem or addressing a situation, often chosen based on effectiveness and feasibility.

Ambiguity

Ambiguity refers to the quality of being open to more than one interpretation, lack of clarity or definiteness, which can lead to confusion or misunderstanding in communication or decision-making.

Bounded Rationality

The concept that decision-making is limited by the information available, cognitive limitations of the mind, and the finite amount of time available to make a decision.