Which of the following situational factors will increase our tendency to make automatic intuitive judgments?
A) Being forced to make quick decisions under uncertain circumstances.
B) Having access to both positive and negative information so that the pros and cons of possible options can be evaluated.
C) Having unlimited time to process information and come to a decision.
D) Feeling as though one is being watched by others.

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When forced to make quick decisions under uncertain circumstances, our brain relies on heuristics and automatic processing to reach a conclusion, resulting in intuitive judgments. This is known as the "cognitive miser" theory, where we conserve mental effort by relying on automatic processing rather than deliberate cognitive analysis. The other options - having access to both positive and negative information, unlimited time, and feeling watched by others - do not necessarily increase the tendency for intuitive judgments.

Which of the Following Situational Factors Will Increase Our Tendency