Rhonda and June are both planning a trip to Las Vegas.Rhonda saved up for six months to pay for the trip, whereas June was given plane tickets and hotel lodging as a bonus from her employer.In both cases, the purchase of the trips is nonrefundable.Two days before the trip, Rhonda and June both develop bronchitis and have a strong desire to cancel the trip.Given this situation, which of the following is true?
A) Rhonda is more likely to cancel the trip, whereas June is more likely to go through with the trip because she will feel obligated to honor the gift she received.
B) Rhonda is more likely to cancel the trip, because purchasing the trip on her own gives her a greater sense of control.
C) Rhonda will be less likely to cancel the trip, because she will be reluctant to waste her money, even though she will not likely enjoy the vacation due to her sickness.
D) Rhonda will be less likely to cancel the trip, because she will have developing a tendency toward risk seeking after purchasing her tickets.
Correct Answer:
Verified
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