The _____________ heuristic refers to the notion that we use a number as a starting point on which to anchor our judgment.

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The anchoring and adjustment heuristic refers to the tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information encountered (the "anchor") when making subsequent judgments or decisions. In this case, a specific number acts as the anchor from which we adjust our judgments.

The _____________ Heuristic Refers to the Notion That We Use