In Early 2016, Wanda Paid $33,000 for an Option on a Parcel

question 33

Essay

In early 2016, Wanda paid $33,000 for an option on a parcel of land she intended to hold as an investment. After a survey of the land (paid for by the grantor) determined that the parcel was much smaller than the grantor said it was, she let the option lapse when it expired in 2017 after 14 months. How should Wanda treat these events in 2016? 2017?

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Definitions:

Belief Perseverance

The tendency for people to hold on to their beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence.

Cognitive Stickiness

The tendency for certain beliefs or pieces of information to remain persistent in one's mind despite counterarguments or evidence to the contrary.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Post-Trauma Coping

Strategies and mechanisms individuals use to manage and deal with the psychological impact of traumatic events.