Which of the Following Involves Weighting Short-Term Costs and Benefits

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following involves weighting short-term costs and benefits more heavily than longer-term costs and benefits?

• A)Framing effects
• B)Cognitive conflict
• C)Illusion of control
• D)Social realities
• E)Discounting the future

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