An Increased Commitment to a Previous Decision Despite Evidence That

question 79

Multiple Choice

An increased commitment to a previous decision despite evidence that it may have been wrong is a phenomenon called ________.

• A)the anchoring effect
• B)intuition
• C)overconfidence bias
• D)hindsight bias
• E)escalation of commitment

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Definitions:

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by intense fear or anxiety in one or more social situations, leading to avoidance of such situations.

Illogical Thinking Patterns

Cognitive processes that lack reasonable, coherent, systematic, or direct association with evidence or established facts.

Avoidance Behaviors

Actions or practices that an individual engages in to prevent encountering uncomfortable, stressful, or fearful situations.

Positive Self-talk

The practice of talking to oneself in a positive manner, affirming one’s own abilities and worth to reduce stress and increase confidence.