Mental Shortcuts Used Automatically for Making Decisions Are Called

question 129

Multiple Choice

Mental shortcuts used automatically for making decisions are called:

• A)impressions.
• B)somatic markers.
• C)heuristics.
• D)experiential associations.

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

This is an odor-free, color-free gas emitted by the burning of organic compounds and carbon, along with being a byproduct of respiration, and is subsequently absorbed by plants in the photosynthesis process.

Metabolism

Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms for converting food to energy, building proteins, and eliminating waste products.

Oxidation Reactions

Chemical reactions that involve the transfer of electrons, resulting in an increase in oxidation state, often associated with the release of energy.

Catabolism

Catabolism refers to the set of metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy stored within chemical bonds.