We are LESS likely to use cognitive shortcuts when thinking about other people if
A) these people behave as we expected.
B) we depend on these people.
C) we are in a happy mood.
D) we are under time pressure.

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When we depend on someone, we are more likely to engage in systematic processing of information about them rather than rely on cognitive shortcuts. This is because the consequences of our judgment about them become more important. Expectations, mood and time pressure may influence our use of cognitive shortcuts, but they are not as strong a factor as dependence.

We Are LESS Likely to Use Cognitive Shortcuts When Thinking