A Cognitive Bias That Leads Managers to Remain Committed to a Losing

question 40

Multiple Choice

A cognitive bias that leads managers to remain committed to a losing course of action and not admit mistakes is __________.

• A)escalation of commitment
• B)cognitive dissonance
• C)representativeness
• D)projection

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Definitions:

Resting Membrane Potential

The electrical potential difference across the plasma membrane of a cell in its resting, non-excited state.

Muscle Fiber

An individual muscle cell, known for its elongated form, which contracts to generate movement or maintain posture.

Conducting Neuron

Neurons that transmit electrical impulses throughout the nervous system, facilitating communication between different parts of the body.

Sarcoplasm

Cytoplasm of a muscle fiber, excluding the myofilaments.