The refusal to abandon a choice from an earlier decision even when it is no longer appropriate is called
A) escalation of commitment.
B) the illusion of control.
C) intuition.
D) groupthink.

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Escalation of commitment is the tendency to continue investing resources in a decision, even though evidence indicates that it's failing. This is often due to a desire to avoid admitting that one made a mistake or to believe that perseverance will eventually pay off. The other options are different phenomena. The illusion of control is the belief that one has more control over events than is actually the case. Intuition is relying on one's "gut feelings" without conscious reasoning. Groupthink is the tendency for a group to make faulty decisions because of pressure to conform and a desire to maintain harmony within the group.

The Refusal to Abandon a Choice from an Earlier Decision