In the following statements about heuristics, the appropriate one is:
A) Heuristics tend to use as much cognitive resources as possible;
B) Heuristics are independent from the context;
C) Heuristics are independent from the task content;
D) Heuristics never fail;
E) Heuristics are vulnerable to changes in context.

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Heuristics are mental shortcuts that simplify decision making, but they can lead to errors or biases when the context changes, making them vulnerable to such changes.

In the Following Statements About Heuristics, the Appropriate One Is