Mayim is making her famous chili. Instead of measuring the amount of chopped peppers to add, she knows that a handful is "usually about right." This illustrates the use of a(n):
A) heuristic.
B) prototype.
C) algorithm.
D) mental image.

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A heuristic is a mental shortcut or rule of thumb used to solve a problem. In this scenario, Mayim is using the heuristic of estimating the amount of chopped peppers needed by using a handful, without measuring it precisely.

Mayim Is Making Her Famous Chili