Prudence means acting with
a. self restraint
b. fairness
c. caution
d. honesty

c. Caution

Explanation:

Prudence is the quality, the virtue that some people have that will lead them to act and conduct themselves in life with great caution and reflection, thus avoiding the unleashing of possible damages or negative consequences by an early and untimely act.

Prudence always involves detention to analyze what is happening, the alternatives available in the face of a crucial choice, and therefore allow yourself to calmly assess the effects before making a decision.

That is, prudence means taking a conscious look at all the options, taking the time to choose the best one and then just acting.

i would say

it is b. absorbs thermal energy