Question
A __________ is type of problem solving strategy (a mental shortcut), while an ___________ is a more tedious process, but it is guaranteed to eventually produce the desired result.
Answer
Heuristic, Algorithm
- Q: What is a mental shortcut called? A: A mental shortcut is called a heuristic.
- Q: What is a more tedious problem solving process called? A: A more tedious problem solving process is called an algorithm.