Hirosi ordered the expensive "heart attack special" at his local pub. It came with a full pound of 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 is the tendency to continue investing in a decision based on the resources already invested, even if it is no longer the best option. In this scenario, Hirosi ordered the expensive meal and already invested his money into it. According to the sunk-cost fallacy, he will likely continue eating the meal even if he is feeling unwell because he already paid for it. Therefore, the answer is A.

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