As Bud and his sister Marilou play bridge, he whispers that she should play her high cards first. Bud wants to make sure that Marilou remembers a/an ________ concerning bridge.

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A heuristic is a general rule of thumb or strategy for problem-solving that may not always guarantee a solution, but can often lead to one. In this case, Bud is giving Marilou a heuristic for playing bridge – play your high cards first. This will help her prioritize her moves and potentially avoid losing tricks. The other options (prototype, deduction, algorithm) do not fit the context of the scenario.

As Bud and His Sister Marilou Play Bridge, He Whispers