When we think generally about a group of related items-for example, realizing that Mustang, Focus, Civic, Prius, and Jaguar are all cars-we are using
A) heuristics.
B) algorithms.
C) propositions.
D) concepts.

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We are using concepts, which are mental representations of categories or groups of related items, to recognize that Mustang, Focus, Civic, Prius, and Jaguar are all cars. A heuristic is a mental shortcut used to make quick judgments or decisions. An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure used to solve a problem. Propositions are statements that express a relationship between concepts.

When We Think Generally About a Group of Related Items-For