A Default Rule

question 19

Multiple Choice

A default rule:

• A) is a consequence that users of commitment devices agree to if they fail to follow through with their commitment.
• B) defines what will automatically occur if someone fails to make an active decision otherwise.
• C) is a defined limit used to mark when someone is decidedly not making a good decision.
• D) is the defined strength of a given commitment needed to get an individual to follow through with the commitment.

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Definitions:

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