Which of the Following Cognitive Biases Occurs When Decision Makers

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cognitive biases occurs when decision makers commit even more resources if they receive feedback that the project is failing?

• A) Prior hypothesis bias
• B) Escalating commitment
• C) Illusion of control
• D) Reasoning by analogy
• E) Representativeness

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