Multiple choice

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (ii).

Nuemann and Morgenstern assume a decision framework in which all options are thoroughly considered, each option being independent of the others, with a numerical value derived for the utility of each possible outcome (these outcomes electing, in turn, all possible combinations of choices). The decision is then made to maximize the expected utility. (i), such a model reflects major simplifications of the way decisions are made in the real world. Humans not able to process information as quickly and effectively as the model assumes; they tend not think ___(ii)___ as easily as the model calls for; they often deal with a particular option without really assessing its (iii)__ and when they do assess alternatives, they may be extremely nebulous about their criteria of evaluation.

  1. quantitatively

  2. systematically

  3. scientifically

  4. analytically

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase in first passage - 'these outcomes electing, in turn, all possible combinations of choices' provides clue for this blank. As number of combinations are possible and somebody using that model would have to consider only one option at a time, therefore 'quantitatively' in option (1) fits our prediction.