Which Statement About the Role of Missing Evidence in Decision

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the role of missing evidence in decision making is true?

• A)People have a natural tendency to seek out informational gaps in order to arrive at the best possible decision.
• B)People usually overvalue the importance of missing evidence.
• C)People usually ignore missing evidence.
• D)People have a strong tendency to actively seek missing information if what is missing would challenge their existing beliefs.

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