Satisficing occurs when decision makers ________.
A) evaluate all the possible courses of action and their consequences and select the optimal solution
B) try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus without critical evaluation of alternative ideas or viewpoints
C) view two options as more dissimilar when evaluating them simultaneously than when evaluating them separately
D) conduct limited information searches to identify problems and alternative solutions

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Satisficing occurs when decision makers settle for a decision that fulfills the minimum requirements rather than searching for the optimal solution. This often involves conducting limited information searches to identify problems and alternative solutions. Options A and B involve more extensive evaluation and critical thinking, while option C refers to the compromise effect, which is a different phenomenon than satisficing.

Satisficing Occurs When Decision Makers ________