The Availability of Information Bias Operates with Which of the Following

question 67

Multiple Choice

The availability of information bias operates with which of the following statements?

• A) When negotiators sometimes maintain commitment to a course of action even when that commitment constitutes irrational behaviour on their part.
• B) When the tendency of negotiators to believe that their ability to be correct or accurate is greater than is actually true.
• C) When information that is presented in vivid, colourful, or attention-getting ways becomes easy to recall, and thus also becomes central and critical in evaluating events and options.
• D) When thorough preparation, along with the use of a devil's advocate or reality check, can help prevent errors.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Support

Practical assistance provided to someone, often in the form of tangible help or services, such as financial aid, babysitting, or providing transport.

Compromise

A resolution or compromise of a disagreement achieved through the mutual concessions of all involved parties.

Gender Roles

Society's interpretation of appropriate actions, roles, behaviors, and traits for men and women, formed through social construction.

Men's Speech

The distinct linguistic styles, patterns, and behaviors associated with male communication, often studied in sociolinguistics and gender studies.