A Problem-Solving Heuristic Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

A problem-solving heuristic is

• A)guaranteed to find a problem solution if one exists.
• B)a strategy that guides a search through the problem space.
• C)likely to be less effective than a strategy such as hill climbing or means-end analysis.
• D)needed for unfamiliar problems but not for familiar problems.

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Definitions:

Initial Impressions

The first and quick opinions we form about others upon meeting them, which are often based on their appearance and behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Attributions

Refers to the process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to an alteration in one of the beliefs or attitudes.