An Increased Commitment to a Previous Decision Despite Evidence That

question 60

Multiple Choice

An increased commitment to a previous decision despite evidence that it may have been wrong is referred to as ________.

• A)economies of commitment
• B)escalation of commitment
• C)dimensional commitment
• D)expansion of commitment
• E)incremental commitment

Describe the impact of supply and demand changes on market surplus.

Analyze welfare implications of market prices and resource allocation.

Understand the concept of social bias such as ingroup bias and scapegoating.

Recognize the factors contributing to attraction and prejudice.

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The enhancement of the overall price tag of goods and services in an economy throughout a specific period.

Consumer Price Index

A statistical estimate that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, calculated by taking price changes for each item in the predetermined basket of goods and averaging them.

Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, indicating the rate at which purchasing power is eroding.

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, as an indicator of inflation or deflation.