What Are Heuristics? Heuristics are mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that help you categorise information and see relationships among ideas.

Using Preconceived Knowledge: Your brain naturally organises new information by comparing it with what you already know. This allows for faster processing and better retention.

Establish Heuristic Rules: Identifying key patterns and rules in new material aids in building a mental framework for understanding and memory.

Learning Activity:
Identify the heuristics or mental shortcuts that help you in everyday tasks (like grocery shopping or solving puzzles). Apply this approach to categorise and organise a new subject you’re studying.