Nigel Is Out on a Blind Date

question 100

Multiple Choice

Nigel is out on a blind date.He decides after only 5 minutes with this new woman that he likes her.Is this snap decision a wise one?

• A)Yes; our mental shortcuts are often accurate,especially when judging people.
• B)Yes; many people report falling in love immediately or the idea of love at first sight.
• C)No; although mental shortcuts are beneficial,snap decisions concerning people are often inaccurate.
• D)No; typically when employing mental shortcuts,one needs to gather as much information as possible about the situation.

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