Ellen and Mike Are Trying to Decide Where to Go

question 51

Multiple Choice

Ellen and Mike are trying to decide where to go for an anniversary dinner.Mike says to Ellen,"Okay,you can have anything you want.We can do Chinese,Italian,Thai,Mexican or Spanish food.If you want sushi,that is fine,or we can go to an upscale steakhouse! I'm even fine if you want to go get a few fast food burgers and then go for ice cream.So what will it be?" According to the concept of decision aversion,what is Ellen likely to choose?

• A) Ellen is likely to get angry at Mike for not choosing dinner.
• B) Ellen is likely to make no choice at all.
• C) Ellen will choose the most expensive meal, since Mike gave her the option of choosing anything she wants.
• D) Ellen will consider which meal she likes the best, and choose a restaurant that will serve that meal.

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