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[[File:Heuristic.png|alt=Heuristic|thumb|'''''Figure 1'''. Heuristics are mental shortcuts.'']] | |||
'''A cognitive heuristic are mental shortcuts we use to make decisions or solve problems quickly. While these shortcuts can help us think faster, their downside is that they can make us jump to conclusions without considering all the facts.''' Heuristics simplify information processing by employing rules of thumb or general guidelines, which can lead to systematic deviations from rational judgment. | |||
'''A cognitive heuristic | |||
A simple example is imagine you're trying to figure out if it'll rain tomorrow. Instead of checking the weather forecast, you just look out the window today and think, "''Well, it's sunny today, so it'll probably be sunny tomorrow too''." This mental shortcut is a cognitive heuristic. You're basing tomorrow's weather on what you see today, even though that's not always accurate. | A simple example is imagine you're trying to figure out if it'll rain tomorrow. Instead of checking the weather forecast, you just look out the window today and think, "''Well, it's sunny today, so it'll probably be sunny tomorrow too''." This mental shortcut is a cognitive heuristic. You're basing tomorrow's weather on what you see today, even though that's not always accurate. | ||