heuristics

Examples of heuristics in the following topics:

• Analyzing the Options

  • These thinking patterns, known as heuristics, can help us in many situations.
  • For example, in judging distance our minds rely on a heuristic that associate clearness with closeness.
  • But some heuristics can muddle our thinking with biases and irrational preferences.

• Observation: Framing the Problem

  • Framing is so effective because it is a heuristic, or a mental shortcut that may not always yield desired results and is seen as a "rule of thumb. " .

• Introduction to What the Reformer is Up Against

  • ', The New York Times) For example, we are generally more averse to losses than gains and we repeatedly use short cuts to solve problems (a process called heuristics).