A Difference Between a Heuristic and an Algorithm Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

A difference between a heuristic and an algorithm is

• A) heuristics usually take longer to carry out than algorithms.
• B) algorithms are usually less systematic than heuristics.
• C) heuristics do not result in a correct solution every time as algorithms do.
• D) algorithms provide "best-guess" solutions to problems more so than heuristics.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning schedule in which every correct response is followed by a reward, thus reinforcing the behavior consistently.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where only some responses are reinforced, leading to greater resistance to extinction.

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, creating a patterned response rate.