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 accurate more often than chance, even 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.
Answer: A
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A) they enable the patient to take his or her own life. B) they withhold or withdraw treatment. C) about 80 percent of the population disapproves. D) judges are usually lenient, granting suspended sentences or probation.