For Many People, a 50-50 Flip of a Coin for $100

question 66

Multiple Choice

For many people, a 50-50 flip of a coin for $100 might not be worth as much as a sure promise of $50, even though the gamble is mathematically worth twice as much as the sure thing. This is an example of ________.

• A) selective perception
• B) self-serving bias
• C) risk aversion
• D) availability bias
• E) confirmation bias

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