When Decision Makers Seek Out Information That Reaffirms Their Past

question 140

Multiple Choice

When decision makers seek out information that reaffirms their past choices and discount information that contradicts past judgments, they are exhibiting ________.

• A)availability bias
• B)selective perception
• C)self-serving bias
• D)confirmation bias
• E)the anchoring effect

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