Which of the Following Cognitive Biases Occurs When Decision-Makers Allocate

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cognitive biases occurs when decision-makers allocate even more resources to a project after they receive feedback that the project is failing?

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

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Definitions:

Closure

A psychological phenomenon that illustrates the human mind's propensity to perceive complete shapes even when information is missing.

Gestalt Principle

The Gestalt principle suggests that humans naturally perceive objects as organized patterns and unified wholes rather than as separate components.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology proposing that people naturally organize their perceptions according to certain patterns or wholes, rather than focusing on individual components.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness or nearness of objects, individuals, or concepts to one another.