Nisbett and his colleagues suggest that a holistic style of thinking is one that focuses on
A) objects and their properties, rather than overall context.
B) following step-by-step procedures rather than using mental shortcuts.
C) context and relationships among the elements in a field.
D) external frames of reference and takes the environment as a given.

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Nisbett and his colleagues suggest that a holistic style of thinking focuses on context and relationships among the elements in a field. This is in contrast to a more analytical or object-focused thinking style. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Nisbett and His Colleagues Suggest That a Holistic Style of Thinking