If you are using heuristics to try to solve a problem,you would be most likely to ______.

A) systematically test all possible solutions until you arrive at the correct answer
B) continue to randomly choose hypotheses to test until you finally arrived at the correct answer
C) use intuitive or informed principles to guide your hypothesis choices
D) try to take incremental steps to slowly work your way toward achieving the solution

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Melissa Mendoza · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Heuristics involve using intuitive, rule-of-thumb strategies to make decisions or solve problems, rather than systematic or exhaustive methods. They are shortcuts that can help quickly arrive at satisfactory, though not necessarily optimal, solutions.

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