A(n)________ Occurs When Decision Makers Incorrectly Fixate on Past Expenditures

question 11

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ occurs when decision makers incorrectly fixate on past expenditures of time,money,or effort in assessing choices rather than focusing on future consequences.

• A)anchoring effect
• B)confirmation bias
• C)overconfidence bias
• D)sunk costs error
• E)self-serving bias

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