The Status Quo Bias Is Different from the Omission Bias

question 70

Multiple Choice

The status quo bias is different from the omission bias in that the former is about making decisions that ____, while the latter is about making decisions that ____.

• A) keep things the same; require little effort
• B) keep things the same; avoid risks
• C) are similar to other people's decisions; require little effort
• D) are similar to other people's decisions; avoid risks

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Definitions:

Linguistic Heuristics

Cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb used in language understanding and decision-making, relying on language patterns rather than systematic analysis.

Morphemes

The smallest grammatical units in a language that have semantic meaning.

Cognitive Activity

Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, and problem-solving.

Solving

The process of finding a solution to a problem or challenge through logical reasoning, experimentation, or other methods.