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cognitive miser

anyone who seeks out quick, adequate solutions to problems rather than slow, careful ones. Despite this negative denotation, the term describes a general tendency among all people: That is, as a rule people tend to use mental shortcuts in making judgments and drawing inferences.

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coping style

the characteristic manner in which an individual confronts and deals with stress, anxiety-provoking situations, or emergencies.