With This, It Is Not Possible to Have Logical Certainty

question 7

Multiple Choice

With this, it is not possible to have logical certainty, because there is always the chance that the next observation you make will disconfirm what all the previous observations have confirmed.

• A) inductive reasoning
• B) deductive reasoning
• C) automaticity
• D) transfer

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Definitions:

Escalating Commitment

A behavioral pattern where an individual or organization continues to follow a failing course of action due to emotional attachment or the desire to justify prior investments.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making by reducing complex problem-solving to simpler judgment processes.

Cost-benefit Impact

An assessment that compares the costs involved in an action to the benefits derived from it, used to determine its overall value and feasibility.

Escalating Cost Impact

The effect of costs increasing over time, often spiraling beyond original estimates, generally due to poor planning, scope creep, or unforeseen circumstances.