Researchers (Knox & Inkster,1968)visited a Race Track and Interviewed People

question 49

Multiple Choice

Researchers (Knox & Inkster,1968) visited a race track and interviewed people betting on the horses,both before and after they had placed their bets.They found that _______ were more confident in their betting decisions because _______.

• A) people who were waiting to place large bets; they reported more experience.
• B) people who were waiting to place small bets; they stood to lose less.
• C) people who had already placed their bets; their bets changed the odds.
• D) people who had placed small $2 bets; they stood to lose less.
• E) people who had already placed their bets; they couldn't change their minds.

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