Susan is a paramedic for the county ambulance service.Yesterday there was a terrible accident on the interstate when a bus carrying senior citizens to an Atlantic City casino was struck by a small dump truck as the truck tried to change lanes.Fifteen of the bus riders were killed and 25 injured.As Susan arrived on the scene to perform triage on the accident victims,she quickly made decisions as to which victims needed immediate care and who could wait.Susan was using what decision-making model in making these stressful decisions?

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Susan was likely using the intuitive decision-making model, which is based on gut instincts and past experiences rather than a strict, rational process. In a high-stress situation like an emergency, relying on intuition can help make quick decisions without wasting time deliberating over every option.

Susan Is a Paramedic for the County Ambulance Service