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Like Piaget, Vygotsky emphasized that children actively construct their:
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1. Introduction to Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
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In cognitive psychology, heuristics are strategies that ______ the process of making decisions.
A
simplify
B
guarantee accuracy in
C
complicate
D
eliminate
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Understand the concept of heuristics in cognitive psychology: heuristics are mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that help people make decisions quickly and efficiently.
Recognize that heuristics are not guaranteed to be accurate but are used to reduce the cognitive load involved in decision-making.
Analyze the options given: 'simplify', 'guarantee accuracy in', 'complicate', and 'eliminate'.
Recall that heuristics are designed to make the decision-making process easier, not more complex or perfect.
Conclude that the best fit is that heuristics 'simplify' the process of making decisions.
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