The fact that humans so often rely on heuristics is evidence that:
a. humans are not always rational thinkers.
b. it is impossible for humans to think logically.
c. it is impossible for humans to use algorithms.
d. humans will always succumb to the confirmation bias.
Answer: A
Rationale: We tend to use heuristics more often than we realize, even those of us who consider ourselves to be logical thinkers.
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