In trying to decide which of two classmates is smarter, you use the rule, "the faster people talk, the smarter they are," so you choose the classmate who talks faster.You have applied a ________ to decide who is smarter.

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The rule "the faster people talk, the smarter they are" is a judgmental heuristic, which is a mental shortcut or rule of thumb used to make quick judgments or assessments. It may not necessarily be accurate or based on evidence, but it helps simplify the decision-making process.

In Trying to Decide Which of Two Classmates Is Smarter