Which Item MOST Likely Makes Use of Heuristics

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which item MOST likely makes use of heuristics?

• A)a chemical equation for the synthesis of sulfuric acid
• B)a recipe for making cookies on the back of a box of cornflakes
• C)an article by a Nobel Prize winner entitled "How to Succeed in Science"
• D)a computer program for keeping track of inventory at a department store

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Definitions:

Indirect Means

Pertains to methods or approaches that are not straightforward or direct in achieving a goal or effecting outcomes, often involving secondary or less obvious pathways.

Mental Age

A measure of an individual's mental attainment based on the age at which it is normal for an individual to reach that level of mental capacity.

Developmental Level

A measure of an individual's growth or advancement in physical, cognitive, social, or emotional areas relative to age or stage expectations.

Intelligence Quotient

A measure of a person's intellectual abilities relative to others, based on standardized tests.