When Mathew Decided to Buy a Laptop, He Searched the Internet

question 57

Multiple Choice

When Mathew decided to buy a laptop, he searched the Internet for information. However, he could not understand the technical language used in the websites he visited and decided to use product price as an indicator of quality. Which of the following terms best describes Mathew's decision-making process?

• A) Habitual decision making
• B) Extended decision making
• C) Rationalizing
• D) Satisficing

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Definitions:

Dry Mucous Membranes

A condition characterized by the drying of mucous membranes, which may be a sign of dehydration or side effects of certain medications.

Acute Pancreatitis

A sudden inflammation of the pancreas that can cause severe stomach pain and has various causes, including gallstones and excessive alcohol consumption.

Hyponatremia

A condition characterized by low levels of sodium in the blood.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing the concentration of the urine.