Research on Decision Making Indicates That There Are Two Main

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Multiple Choice

Research on decision making indicates that there are two main steps in making choices. They are ____.

• A)choosing one final option from a wide range of options and then analyzing the thinking behind the choice made
• B)whittling the full range of choices down to a limited few and then carefully considering each option
• C)making a preliminary choice and then reviewing your choice to be certain that you are satisfied with it
• D)establishing your priorities and then identifying the choice that best complements your priorities

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

Psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Car Accident

A collision involving one or more vehicles, often resulting in vehicle damage and potential injury to people involved.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the impact of internal factors when evaluating the actions of others.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves convincing someone indirectly, through superficial cues or associations, rather than through the central route which involves systematic thinking and argument analysis.