The Tendency of People to Overestimate the Value of Their

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Multiple Choice

The tendency of people to overestimate the value of their possessions when, say, considering such value for insurance purposes is known in prospect theory as the

• A)anchoring effect.
• B)endowment effect.
• C)status quo bias.
• D)confirmation bias.

Understand the legal consequences of repeated trials and double jeopardy.

Define white-collar crimes and distinguish them from other crimes.

Understand the principles and applications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other laws concerning document destruction and corporate fraud.

Understand the concept of functional (constructive) conflict and its benefits.

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