Which of the Following Best Defines Escalation of Commitment

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines escalation of commitment?

• A)the tendency to invest in a project when it offers increasing returns over a period of time
• B)the tendency of employees to increase productivity at work when provided with incentives
• C)the tendency of employees to quit an organization when their needs are being disregarded
• D)the tendency to continue to invest in a project despite mounting evidence that it is not succeeding

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Definitions:

Assessment Research

The study of methods and tools to accurately measure variables of interest in various fields.

Client-therapist Relationship

The professional and therapeutic bond between a psychologist or therapist and their client, which is foundational to the treatment's effectiveness.

Evidence-based Treatment

Therapeutic interventions that have been scientifically tested and proven to be effective for specific disorders.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

An approach in psychotherapy that targets unhealthy emotions, actions, and mindsets through an organized, purposeful method.