When does bolstering occur?
A)A decision maker attempts to convince themselves that they made the right choice after an agonizing decision.
B)The legislative branch shows strong support for a foreign policy decision.
C)A small group of decision makers looks to a group leader for a decision.
D)A decision maker knows they made the wrong decision but works to convince themselves that it was the right one.

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Bolstering occurs when a decision maker tries to convince themselves that they made the right choice after an agonizing decision, often by focusing on the positive aspects of the decision and downplaying any negatives.

When Does Bolstering Occur