Consider the situation in which children at a birthday party are allowed to decide how many jelly beans they wish to eat from a serving tray. Children would be most likely to eat the greatest number of jelly beans when the serving tray contains:
A) two flavors of jelly beans mixed together.
B) two flavors of jelly beans separated by flavor.
C) four flavors of jelly beans mixed together.
D) four flavors of jelly beans separated by flavor.
E) Can't tell without more information.

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When there are more flavors mixed together, children are likely to eat more due to the variety and novelty, which can increase consumption.

Consider the Situation in Which Children at a Birthday Party