When people wish to make accurate judgments, but don't have the time or ability to analyze the evidence closely, they often rely on "shortcut" evidence. According to the text, shortcut evidence can be gathered from all of the following EXCEPT
A) strength of the arguments.
B) credible communicators.
C) others' responses.
D) cognitively ready ideas.
Answer: A
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