________ allow(s)us to act quickly but put(s)us at risk for error.
A) Heuristics
B) Insight
C) Algorithms
D) Fixations

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Heuristics are mental shortcuts that allow us to quickly make decisions or solve problems, but they can also lead to errors because they rely on stereotypes and generalizations. Therefore, heuristics put us at risk for errors. Algorithms, on the other hand, are step-by-step procedures that guarantee a correct solution if followed correctly. Insight refers to sudden realization or understanding, while fixations are a type of cognitive bias where an individual gets stuck in a particular way of thinking and cannot see alternative solutions.

________ Allow(s)us to Act Quickly but Put(s)us at Risk for Error