May Yin Is Systematically Ordering Factors Involved in a Decision

question 37

Multiple Choice

May Yin is systematically ordering factors involved in a decision from most to least important. She is most likely involved in

• A) heuristics.
• B) systemic decision making.
• C) anchoring.
• D) elimination by aspects.

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