The ________ Describes How Decision Makers Fixate on Initial Information

question 14

Multiple Choice

The ________ describes how decision makers fixate on initial information as a starting point and then, once set, fail to adequately adjust for subsequent information.

• A) anchoring effect
• B) selective perception effect
• C) confirmation bias
• D) framing bias

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Definitions:

Prader-Willi Syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by a range of physical, mental, and behavioral problems including a constant sense of hunger.

Middle Adulthood

A period in human development that typically covers the ages from 40 to 65, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes.

Older Adulthood

A stage of life typically considered to begin at the age of 65, characterized by retirement, changes in physical health, and shifts in social roles.

Young Adulthood

A life stage characterized by the development of personal and economic independence, typically ranging from the late teens to early thirties.