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Of which kind of reasoning , Act (A)or Rule (R)Utilitarianism, are the following examples?
If everyone cut in that line, then there would be chaos and that would be bad, so I ought not cut in the line but go to the end.


Definitions:

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that involves selecting an acceptable or adequate solution, rather than the optimal one.

Escalating commitment

The phenomenon where people increase their investment or continue a course of action even if it's not leading to the desired outcome, often to justify prior investments.

Problem or opportunity

A situation that presents difficulties needing to be solved or chances that offer possibilities for positive outcomes.

Choosing a course

The process of selecting an educational or training path that aligns with one's interests, career goals, or academic requirements.

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