Systematic Errors in the Decision-Making Process Are Most Often Caused

question 40

Multiple Choice

Systematic errors in the decision-making process are most often caused by:

• A) inadequate information.
• B) information overload.
• C) cognitive biases of decision makers.
• D) poor data collection procedures.
• E) the devil's advocacy method.

---

Definitions:

Social Identity

A person's identity as it relates to the groups they belong to.

Gender

A social construct regarding the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being markedly different or unique in comparison to others.

Delay of Gratification

Delay of gratification denotes the ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later, often greater reward.