Hirosi ordered the expensive "heart attack special" at his local pub. It came with one-pound hamburger and a full bucket of fries. Halfway through the meal, Hirosi was not feeling well. Yet according to the sunk-cost fallacy, Hirosi will likely continue until he has finished the "special."

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The sunk-cost fallacy refers to the tendency to continue a behavior or decision because of previously invested resources (in this case, money spent on the meal) even if it is no longer rational or beneficial. Hirosi's decision to continue eating despite feeling unwell would be an example of this fallacy.

Hirosi Ordered the Expensive "Heart Attack Special" at His Local