Nathan does not realize that he can reach his office faster by taking several side roads because he has always used the highway without any problems.Nathan is suffering from
A) an algorithm.
B) overconfidence.
C) belief perseverance.
D) a fixation.

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Nathan is experiencing a fixation, which is a cognitive bias that limits a person to using an approach or method that has worked in the past rather than considering other, potentially more efficient options. In this case, his fixation on using the highway, simply because it has always been problem-free, prevents him from considering alternative routes that could be faster.

Nathan Does Not Realize That He Can Reach His Office