"Rules of Thumb" That Suggest a Course of Action Without

question 129

Multiple Choice

"Rules of thumb" that suggest a course of action without guaranteeing an optimal solution are called

• A)biases.
• B)heuristics.
• C)mental sets.
• D)algorithms.

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Definitions:

Shaft

A long, slender part of an object, designed to support or transmit mechanical power, such as the handle of a tool or the long part of a feather.

Subclavicular

Pertaining to the area below the clavicle, or collarbone.

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone, commonly known as the collarbone.

Solid Matter

Substances that are firm and maintain a fixed volume and shape, as opposed to liquids or gases.