A(n) _____ Occurs When Focusing Only on Information That Validates

question 101

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____ occurs when focusing only on information that validates a decision already made.

• A) confirmation error
• B) escalating commitment
• C) lack-of-participation error
• D) anchoring and adjustment bias
• E) framing error

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