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Heuristics are practical, experience-based techniques or mental shortcuts that help individuals make decisions, solve problems, or complete tasks efficiently, often when facing complexity, uncertainty, or limited time. Unlike algorithms, which follow rigid, step-by-step procedures, heuristics rely on simplified assumptions or rules of thumb to approximate solutions. They are widely used in fields such as artificial intelligence, cognitive psychology, business, and everyday life.
In cognitive psychology, heuristics explain how humans process information quickly and intuitively, sometimes leading to biases
In artificial intelligence and computer science, heuristics guide search algorithms—such as those in pathfinding or optimization—to
In practical applications, heuristics are valuable for decision-making under constraints. For instance, managers may use the
Critics argue that heuristics may reinforce cognitive shortcuts that perpetuate biases or oversimplifications. Nevertheless, their practicality