Dr Fortner is discussing cognitive psychology with his introductory psychology class and says that we act as cognitive misers when making judgements about others or making decisions. What does Dr Fortner mean with this statement?
A)We are frequently incorrect in our judgements and decision making.
B)We value accuracy in our judgements and decisions.
C)We are lazy and conserve mental energy by simplifying the world.
D)We will use heuristics only as long as they give us the correct answer.

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Dr Fortner means that we tend to conserve mental energy by simplifying the world and using mental shortcuts or heuristics to make judgments and decisions, instead of engaging in deeper thinking and analysis. This can lead to errors in judgment, but it is also efficient and effective in many situations.

Dr Fortner Is Discussing Cognitive Psychology with His Introductory Psychology