What Is a Heuristic

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is a heuristic?

• A)a complicated and systematic method of decision making
• B)a purely intuitive method of decision making
• C)a totally unreliable method of decision making
• D)a shortcut or rule of thumb that is used for decision making

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Definitions:

High-context Culture

A culture in which communication is largely implicit, meaning is derived from context, non-verbal cues, and between-the-lines interpretation rather than explicit words.

Gestures

Movements of the body, especially the hands and arms, that express ideas or feelings, or communicate specific messages without words.

Polychronic Culture

A cultural trait which values multitasking and the engagement in multiple activities simultaneously.

Cultural Tightness-looseness

A concept describing the extent to which social norms are rigidly adhered to and the tolerance level for deviance from these norms within a culture or society.