Suppose you were asked,"Can you guess the height of the tallest living man? Is it more than 8 feet?" When people suggest an answer in the question they ask,it is a form of:
A) anchoring.
B) rule of thumb.
C) time inconsistency.
D) positive framing.

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The suggestion in the question that the height of the tallest living man could be more than 8 feet is an example of anchoring. Anchoring happens when an individual is influenced by a reference point or suggestion when making a decision or estimation. In this case, the suggestion that the height could be more than 8 feet sets a reference point, and the individual is likely to estimate a higher height than they would have without the suggestion.

Suppose You Were Asked,"Can You Guess the Height of the Tallest