When a psychologist is discussing a heuristic, he or she is referring to

a) biased information processing strategies.
b) a mental shortcut or rule of thumb.
c) a mental technique to improve memory recall.
d) a mental technique to increase deliberation in our decision making.

B) a mental shortcut or rule of thumb.

Explanation:

Heuristic or also known as the rule of thumb is ascribed to a quick decision-making process without commuting or analyzing all potential factors involved. It is called a short cut method because it would make people make judgments quickly based on their prior experience but it should be noted here that it may lead to cognitive bias.

cultural achievements of the 1920's 2010  

1. cultural achievements and african american achievements in the 1920’s  

2. art and literature charles lindberg flew from ny to paris, france. became national hero; first transatlantic flight.  

3. greenwich village (new york) and the south side (chicago)  many artists, writers, and intellectuals flocked to these areas to share ideas  people lead bohemian, or artistic and unconventional, lifestyles