Which of the Following Defines or Describes Sunk Cost Fallacy

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines or describes sunk cost fallacy?

• A) The act of owning a good increases its value, so the owner must be paid more to give up the good than she would have been willing to pay for it in the first place.
• B) It is a way to frame a bias in which people treat their current and future assets as separable, nontransferable accounts; for example, having mental savings accounts for entertainment, retirement, and other expenditures.
• C) It is the mistake of allowing costs that cannot be recovered to affect decisions.
• D) It is the act of placing too much emphasis on the immediate present than even the near future when making decisions.

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Definitions:

Benefits Plan

A set of health care, retirement, and other perks offered by employers to their employees beyond the regular salary or wage.

Decreased Overall Plan Costs

Refers to the reduction in total expenses associated with a particular plan, often aimed at making insurance plans, benefit programs, or operational activities more efficient and cost-effective.

Work And Personal Activities

The blend or balance between a person's job responsibilities and their personal life, interests, and commitments.

Paid Time Off

An employee benefit where workers get paid while being away from work for certain reasons, such as vacation, illness, or personal time.