heuristikákon
Heuristikákon, also known as heuristics, are mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that people use to make decisions and solve problems quickly and efficiently. These strategies simplify complex information, allowing for faster judgments and choices, especially when faced with time constraints or limited cognitive resources. While heuristics are useful for everyday decision-making, they can sometimes lead to systematic errors in judgment, known as cognitive biases.
One common heuristic is the availability heuristic, where people estimate the likelihood of an event based
The anchoring and adjustment heuristic is another significant mental shortcut. In this process, individuals start with