Which of these is NOT a reason escalation of commitment bias would occur?
A)People don't want to admit they are wrong.
B)People believe that if they just devote more time/money/energy they can recover their losses.
C)People want to preserve their reputation.
D)People observe that what is more readily available is more likely to occur.

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This reason does not apply to the escalation of commitment bias. The other three options are common reasons why people may continue to invest more resources into a failing project or decision, even when evidence suggests it is unlikely to succeed.

Which of These Is NOT a Reason Escalation of Commitment