Why Do Cognitive Psychologists Focus on the Mistakes That People

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why do cognitive psychologists focus on the mistakes that people tend to make in decision making

• A) Understanding errors allows us to understand the normal process of decision making. 
• B) It allows for a greater understanding of mental disorders. 
• C) Errors are rare, so they establish the boundaries between what is possible and what is not. 
• D) It provides evidence that we have not evolved to solve problems efficiently.

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