Why Do Psychologists Assert That Heuristics Are Beneficial for Problem

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Multiple Choice

Why do psychologists assert that heuristics are beneficial for problem solving?

• A) Heuristics increase the amount of time we spend arriving at good solutions to problems.
• B) Heuristics decrease our chances of errors dramatically.
• C) Heuristics help us make decisions efficiently
• D) Heuristics are considered the most logical thought pattern for problem solving.

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