Recently,a Neighbor You Have Known for Years Won a Lottery

question 14

Multiple Choice

Recently,a neighbor you have known for years won a lottery and received a $250,000 prize.This neighbor decided to invest all of his winnings in a new business venture that he knew only had a five percent chance of success.Previous to this,the neighbor had always been ultra conservative with his money and had refused to invest in this business venture as recently as last week.Which one of the following behaviors most applies to your neighbor's decision to invest in this business venture now?

• A)overoptimisim
• B)affect heuristic
• C)loss aversion
• D)house money
• E)get-evenitis

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Definitions:

Internal Efficiency

A measure of how effectively an organization utilizes its resources to produce outputs.

Coordination

The method of arranging individuals or teams to ensure they collaborate effectively and harmoniously.

Extensive Participation

The involvement of a large number or majority of individuals in a process, decision-making or an activity, often aimed at enhancing engagement and inclusivity.

Hasty Decisions

Quick judgments or choices made without thorough consideration, often leading to suboptimal outcomes.