The fact that people choose the first course of action with a satisfactory outcome and almost never make optimal decisions is known as:
A)optimizing
B)under-optimizing
C)satisficing
D)maximizing
E)minimizing

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phenomenon described in the question is known as satisficing, where people tend to choose the first option that provides a satisfactory outcome rather than spending more time looking for an optimal solution. Therefore, the best choice would be option C – satisficing.

The Fact That People Choose the First Course of Action