Heuristics are simple thinking strategies that allow us to solve problems quickly and efficiently, often by reducing the amount of information we need to process. They are not methodical step-by-step procedures, mental groupings, or trial-and-error strategies.

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Heuristics are

A) methodical step-by-step procedures for solving problems.
B) mental groupings of similar objects, events, ideas, and people.
C) problem-solving strategies involving the use of trial and error.
D) simple thinking strategies for solving problems quickly and efficiently.

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