The Status Quo Bias Is Different from the Omission Bias

question 90

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 no 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

Understand key historical and contemporary approaches to psychotherapy.

Understand applications of cognitive-behavioral techniques in treating phobias, depression, and enhancing learning.

Understand the conditions and atmosphere of early Earth.

Recognize the significance of the Miller and Urey experiment.

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