Joe swerves his car to avoid hitting a pot hole. Randall tries to figure out how to apply a concept he learned in class to real life. Based on the discussion of the modes of thinking in your text, Joe is relying on __________ thinking and Randall is relying on __________ thinking.

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Joe is relying on intuitive thinking, which is quick and automatic, while Randall is using analytical thinking, which involves careful analysis and application of concepts learned in class. Heuristic thinking involves shortcuts and rules of thumb, which is not evident in either scenario. Descriptive and inferential thinking are also not applicable in these situations.

Joe Swerves His Car to Avoid Hitting a Pot Hole