Satisficing is the decision-making strategy that:

A. attempts to minimize the harm from losses rather than maximize the pleasure from gains.
B. aims for optimal results in situations where the decision maker has perfect information.
C. focuses on how one's consumption compares to the consumption of others, rather than on absolute consumption.
D. aims for adequate results when achieving optimal results may necessitate an excessive expenditure of resources.


Answer: D

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