Multiple Choice
Escalation of commitment refers to ________.
A) commitment to a faulty decision due to an unwillingness to go against the opinion of the majority
B) an increased commitment to a previous decision despite evidence that it may have been wrong
C) the strengthening of commitment to a particular course of action due to greater motivation by others
D) greater commitment to a decision because of ones belief that it is "the right thing to do"
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