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A heuristic is: A. a flash of insight. B. a guiding principle or "rule of thumb" used in problem solving or decision making. C. a methodical procedure for trying all possible solutions to a problem. D. a way of making a compensatory decision.

          A heuristic is:
A. a flash of insight.
B. a guiding principle or "rule of thumb" used in problem solving or decision making.
C. a methodical procedure for trying all possible solutions to a problem.
D. a way of making a compensatory decision.

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Psychology Openstax

Rosie M. Spielman 1st Edition

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Solved by Expert Manisha Sarker

01/10/2022

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Step 1: Recall that a heuristic is any approach to problem solving which employs a practical method that is not guaranteed to be optimal but is still sufficient for reaching an intermediate short-term goal. Show more…

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A heuristic is: A. a flash of insight. B. a guiding principle or "rule of thumb" used in problem solving or decision making. C. a methodical procedure for trying all possible solutions to a problem. D. a way of making a compensatory decision.