The Way in Which the Alternatives to a Decision Are

question 25

Multiple Choice

The way in which the alternatives to a decision are stated or phrased may have an impact on which alternative is chosen. Varying alternatives can be presented in a more favorable or less favorable way, affecting the decision. This is referred to as

• A) Framing effects.
• B) Phrasing effects.
• C) Biasing effects.
• D) Illusional effects.
• E) Discounting effects.

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