Which of the Following Is an Underlying Mechanism of Escalation

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an underlying mechanism of escalation of commitment?

• A)The confirmation trap.
• B)Competitive irrationality.
• C)Evaluating potential consequences from different reference points.
• D)Self-justification.

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