The "motivated tactician" model is best described by which of the following?
A) People are fully engaged in their thought processes, and choose between a number of different cognitive strategies depending on which best suits their current goals, motives, and needs
B) People are motivated to look for quick solutions that adequately fit the problem at hand, rather than focusing on completely accurate solutions that would take a long time
C) People are unconsciously or consciously affected by environmental cues which motivate them to behave in particular ways
D) People are motivated to rationally assess available information and arrive at the most reasonable solution to any problem

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The "motivated tactician" model suggests that people are fully engaged in their thought processes and choose cognitive strategies based on their current goals, motives, and needs. They are motivated to solve problems efficiently, but not at the cost of accuracy. Therefore, option A best describes this model. Option B is partially correct but does not fully capture the essence of the "motivated tactician" model. Options C and D are not accurate descriptions of this model.

The "Motivated Tactician" Model Is Best Described by Which of the Following