Which of the Following Cognitive Biases Refers to the Fact

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cognitive biases refers to the fact that decision makers who have strong prior beliefs about the relationship between two variables tend to make decisions based on these beliefs, even when presented with evidence that their beliefs are incorrect?

• A) Confirmation bias
• B) Reasoning by analogy
• C) Illusion of control
• D) Escalating commitment
• E) Representativeness

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