Item — sat-dog

Medium Reading and Writing · Information and Ideas · None · MCQ

In the passage, the author discusses how people sometimes behave in ways that are inconsistent with their own best interests. For example, the author notes that people often avoid making decisions, even when those decisions could lead to positive outcomes. The author also suggests that people sometimes seek out information that is irrelevant to their needs, which can result in wasted time and effort. What is the author’s main point in this passage?

The author of the passage suggests that people

A
frequently make decisions that benefit others more than themselves.
B
often act in ways that are counterproductive to their own goals.
C
rarely seek out information that is relevant to their needs.
D
are generally unaware of the consequences of their actions.

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