Many Important Public Works Projects Run Over Time and Over

question 63

Multiple Choice

Many important public works projects run over time and over budget. This is likely related to what concept

• A) upward counterfactual thinking
• B) optimistic bias
• C) magical thinking
• D) planning fallacy

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Definitions:

Robber's Cave

Refers to a landmark social psychology experiment that demonstrated how intergroup conflict could be incited and then overcome through cooperative tasks.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment towards an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, often leading to unfair treatment or discrimination.

Competition

The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychology theory that suggests intergroup conflicts arise from competition over limited resources.