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You are in a meeting and your co-workers are really excited about a new idea they want to pursue. You mention that there is a report that documents some potential problems with the idea. No one wants to read the report and pretends it doesn't exist. This is an example of: Self-fulfilling prophecy Confirmation bias Hindsight bias Optimism bias

Name: you are in a meeting and your co workers are really excited about a new idea they want to pursue you mention that there is a report that documents some potential problems with the idea no on 87756
Uploaded: 2024-08-04T13:47:24-08:00
Duration: 1 min 46 s
Channel: Aparna Shakti
Description: you are in a meeting and your co workers are really excited about a new idea they want to pursue you mention that there is a report that documents some potential problems with the idea no on 87756

          You are in a meeting and your co-workers are really excited about a new idea they want to pursue. You mention that there is a report that documents some potential problems with the idea. No one wants to read the report and pretends it doesn't exist. This is an example of:
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Confirmation bias
Hindsight bias
Optimism bias

you are in a meeting and your co workers are really excited about a new idea they want to pursue you mention that there is a report that documents some potential problems with the idea no on 87756

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Rosie M. Spielman 1st Edition

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Solved by Expert Aparna Shakti

08/04/2024

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The scenario describes a group of people who are excited about a new idea and ignore a report that highlights potential problems. This is a case of avoiding information that contradicts their existing belief. Show more…

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You are in a meeting and your co-workers are really excited about a new idea they want to pursue. You mention that there is a report that documents some potential problems with the idea. No one wants to read the report and pretends it doesn't exist. This is an example of: Self-fulfilling prophecy Confirmation bias Hindsight bias Optimism bias