"When you have trouble in a class, try outlining the book in your own words." What is this general "rule of thumb" for solving a common academic problem called?
A)a heuristic
B)a hierarchy
C)a mental set
D)an algorithm

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This is a specific example of a heuristic which is a problem-solving strategy that uses shortcuts and rules of thumb to find a solution.

"When You Have Trouble in a Class, Try Outlining the Book