According to Psychologists,human Decision Making Often Falls Short of Optimality

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to psychologists,human decision making often falls short of optimality because ______.

• A)there is not enough information available to make a rational decision
• B)one cannot be rational under conditions of uncertainty
• C)the information available overwhelms the cognitive processes
• D)rationality assumes a higher degree of intelligence than most people have

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Definitions:

La Belle Indifference

A term describing the paradoxical situation where individuals show an unusual lack of concern towards serious symptoms or disabilities.

Depersonalization

A psychological state in which a person feels detached from their thoughts, feelings, and sense of self.

Derealization

A mental condition where the external world seems unreal or distanced, often experienced in dissociative disorders.

Dissociative Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory.