Hirosi ordered the expensive 'heart attack special' at his local pub.It came with a double meat pattie hamburger and a full plate of chips.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 with an activity or decision because of the investment already made, regardless of the negative consequences. In this case, Hirosi may feel compelled to finish the meal because he has already paid for it and may not want to feel like he wasted his money. Therefore, it is likely that he will continue despite not feeling well.

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