Our use of mental shortcuts usually leads to

a. optimal decisions that could not be bettered if more time were spent.
b. faulty decisions that get us into trouble.
c. good decisions in a reasonable amount of time.
d. faulty decisions, but the fact that we've decided quickly gives us time to cope with the consequences, so there is no harm done in the end.


Answer: C

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