When Decision Makers Seek Out Information That Reaffirms Their Past

question 100

Multiple Choice

When decision makers seek out information that reaffirms their past choices and discount information that contradicts past judgments,they are exhibiting the ________.

• A)hindsight bias
• B)availability bias
• C)representation bias
• D)confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Business Message

Communication conveyed through various mediums that pertains to the operations, products, services, or objectives of an organization.

Percentage

A rate or proportion per hundred that represents a fraction of a total.

Audience Demographics

Statistical data related to the characteristics of a specific group of people, such as age, gender, income, which helps in tailoring messages or content.

Conduct Research

The process of systematically investigating a subject or problem in order to discover new information or reach new understandings.