Distinguish Between Secondary and Primary Assimilation

question 49

Short Answer

Distinguish between secondary and primary assimilation.

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Definitions:

Escalating Commitment

The phenomenon of individuals or organizations continuing to invest in a decision, project, or course of action despite evidence of its failure.

Anchoring Bias

A cognitive bias where an individual depends too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.

Escalating Commitment

A behavioral pattern where an individual or organization continues to follow a failing course of action due to emotional attachment or the desire to justify prior investments.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making by reducing complex problem-solving to simpler judgment processes.