Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True of Heuristics

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true of heuristics?

• A) They help us make decisions rapidly
• B) They are cognitive shortcuts
• C) Their use is affected by experience
• D) Heuristics almost always lead to major errors in decision making
• E) All of the above are true of heuristics

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