Facing Budget Cuts, the Pentagon Announced Its Decision to Close

question 376

Multiple Choice

Facing budget cuts, the Pentagon announced its decision to close a local army base. The congressman from the district in which the base is located argued against closing it, saying that the $1.3 billion dollars spent to build it would be wasted if it was closed. This argument is an example of

• A) a framing bias.
• B) altruism.
• C) a sunk cost fallacy.
• D) overconfidence.

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Definitions:

Oropharynx

Portion of the pharynx that lies posterior to the oral cavity; it is continuous above with the nasopharynx and below with the laryngopharynx.

Laryngopharynx

Part of the pharynx lying posterior to the larynx.

Saliva

A clear liquid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth, which aids in digestion and keeps the mouth moist.

Laryngopharynx

The lower part of the pharynx, connecting to the larynx, which plays a role in both respiration and digestion.