Which of the Following Is True of Responding to Rumors

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of responding to rumors?

• A)Negative rumors contain no truth and can be denied instantly without any further investigation.
• B)An effective and fair response requires minimal facts.
• C)A quick response can make up for lack of facts.
• D)Heavy-handedness needs to be avoided in rebuttals.
• E)Rumors die out as quick as they emerge, so it isn't necessary to respond to them.

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Definitions:

Unrelated Facts

information or data points that do not have a connection or relevance to each other.

Confirmation Error

What occurs when focusing only on information that confirms a decision already made.

Sunk-Cost Fallacy

The misconception that more resources should be dedicated to something because significant resources have already been spent.

Escalation Of Commitment

The phenomenon where people increase their investment in a decision despite new evidence suggesting it may be wrong.