In most situations we rely on stereotypes and categorical thinking rather than trying to derive new information. The authors call this:
A) the principle of least effort.
B) lazy thinking syndrome.
C) closed circuit thinking syndrome.
D) thinking inside the box.
E) the principle of least return.

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The principle of least effort explains our tendency to rely on stereotypes and categorical thinking because it requires less cognitive effort than deriving new information.

In Most Situations We Rely on Stereotypes and Categorical Thinking