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We often assume the best way to come to a decision is to (36) ages taking (37) account a lot of information before we arrive (38)ourconclusion. We weigh the evidence (39) the belief that instant decisions are unreliable. However, there are arguments (40) a reassessment of that view. It may be that from (41) to time our subconscious mind does a better job (42) a moment than our conscious mind does.
When Evelyn Harrison, an expert on sculpture, (43) shown a statue that the J. Paul Getty Museum had purchased for $10 million, she blurted (44) that it was a fake. It came (45) a shock to the museum. Harrison was unable to explain why she had formed that impression, but it was enough to cast doubt (46) the statue. Now most experts have come (47) to her position, but how did she tell the (48) between that and the real article so quickly?
It's probable that her subconscious mind sorted through information that (49) the notice of her conscious mind. Although we are rarely, (50) ever, aware of our subconscious mind, it can be surprisingly effective.
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