Heuristics are
A) potential errors in our thinking that result from the same general tendency to conserve our limited processing capacity.
B) the tendencies to assume that our fate is under our control to a greater extent than is actually the case.
C) simple rules for making complex decisions or drawing inferences in a rapid and seemingly effortless manner.
D) images that we store in our minds to help us recall facts that we may need in the future.
E) all of the above.

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Heuristics are simple rules or mental shortcuts that allow us to make complex decisions or inferences in a rapid manner. They conserve our limited processing capacity but may lead to potential errors in our thinking, such as biases or heuristics that may not always be accurate. Option A describes cognitive biases, while option B refers to the belief in control fallacy. Option D is a description of mental images used in memory recall. Therefore, the best choice is C.

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