Heuristics are mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision-making and problem-solving by reducing the cognitive load and narrowing down the number of potential solutions. They are not mathematical formulas, random search strategies, or equivalent to rote learning.

Solved

What Are Heuristics

Question 47

Multiple Choice

What are heuristics?

A) Heuristics are rules of thumb that help simplify and solve problems by limiting the number of possible solutions.
B) Heuristics are mathematical formulas that help limit the number of possible solutions.
C) Heuristics are a random search strategy.
D) Heuristics are the same as rote learning.

Correct Answer: