The Tendency to Stick to an Ineffective Course of Action

question 42

Multiple Choice

The tendency to stick to an ineffective course of action when it is unlikely that the bad situation can be reversed refers to:

• A) escalation of commitment bias.
• B) anchoring bias.
• C) framing bias.
• D) hindsight bias.
• E) overconfidence bias.

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Definitions:

Conduct Disorder

A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a long-term behavior pattern that violates the rights of others or major age-appropriate social norms.

Enuresis

A disorder marked by repeated bed-wetting or wetting of one’s clothes.

Bedwetting

The involuntary passing of urine during sleep, medically known as nocturnal enuresis.

Age of Five

Refers to the period in a child's life when they are five years old, a stage important for development in areas like language, motor skills, and social interaction.