Heuristics:
A. are rules of thumb that generate decisions that generally maximize net benefits.
B. take a long time to develop and are therefore avoided by rational decision makers.
C. are shortcuts that save time and energy in decision making.
D. always waste mental resources by leading people to suboptimal outcomes.
Answer: C
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