The strap on Brad's backpack broke as he lifted it. On the way to class, he stopped at the first store that carries backpacks and although it was not exactly what he wanted, he purchased a new one from the front counter because it would do the job. Brad has made a(n) __________ decision.
A) satisficing
B) irrational
C) escalating
D) optimizing
E) perfectly rational

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Brad settled for a backpack that was not exactly what he wanted but it would do the job. This is an example of satisficing decision making, where an individual selects the first option that meets their minimum requirements.

The Strap on Brad's Backpack Broke as He Lifted It