Which of the Following Cognitive Biases Refers to the Fact

question 7

Multiple Choice

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

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

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