In general, when people first encounter a novel situation, they tend to
a. be in a state of complete confusion until they have explored extensively.
b. size up the situation quickly and effortlessly and, for the most part, correctly.
c. size up the situation quickly and effortlessly, but with frequent and extensive errors that are corrected only with experience.
d. size up the situation quickly and effortlessly, but with frequent and extensive errors that are impervious to change.
Answer: B
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