______ is known as the mental shortcuts that ease the cognitive load of making a decision. June 14, 2021 by admin Question: ______ is known as the mental shortcuts that ease the cognitive load of making a decision. A. Heuristic B. Picture Prompt C. Creative Aerobics D. Imagination Answer» a. Heuristic Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India.