Escalation of Commitment Is More Likely to Occur When

question 16

Multiple Choice

Escalation of commitment is more likely to occur when:

• A)the decision maker has a strong need to justify their decision.
• B)the costs of ending the project are high or unknown.
• C)the decision maker screens out negative information about the decision due to perceptual defence.
• D)The decision maker dislikes losing a particular amount more than he/she likes gaining the same amount.
• E)all of these conditions exist.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A psychological disorder identified by significant fluctuations in mood, ranging from manic or hypomanic episodes of extreme happiness to depressive episodes of profound sadness.

Depression

An affective disorder characterized by a sustained sorrowful mood or a lack of excitement in life's activities, severely compromising daily existence.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of environments where escape might be difficult, leading to avoidance behaviors.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states that control an individual’s behavior in different circumstances.