Natasha is having difficulty deciding between two jobs, A and B. As shown in the accompanying diagram, A is closer to home than B, but doesn't pay as well. Ideally, Natasha would like a job that both pays well and is close to her home. If Natasha behaves like most decision-makers, then the addition of option C would:
A)decrease her likelihood of accepting any job.
B)have no impact on her choice of A and B.
C)increase her likelihood of picking A.
D)increase her likelihood of picking B.

Question

Natasha is having difficulty deciding between two jobs, A and B. As shown in the accompanying diagram, A is closer to home than B, but doesn't pay as well. Ideally, Natasha would like a job that both pays well and is close to her home.  If Natasha behaves like most decision-makers, then the addition of option C would:
A)decrease her likelihood of accepting any job. 
B)have no impact on her choice of A and B. 
C)increase her likelihood of picking A. 
D)increase her likelihood of picking B.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Evidence suggests that in situations like this, the fact that people find it easy to pick option B over option C makes them more likely to pick option B over option A.

Natasha Is Having Difficulty Deciding Between Two Jobs, a and B