Which is NOT a reason why rational models of inference may be inappropriate for evaluating social cognition?
a. There are no good rational models of thought available to us.
b. The conditions necessary for rational processing seldom occur in real life.
c. Some of the errors produced by faulty inference don't matter much.
d. Efficiency may be more important for most people than accuracy.
Answer: A
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