Under which of the following situations do you predict you will have the most difficulty starting the second project?
A)When the first project was a 100 page paper and the second a 50 page paper.
B)When the first project was a 50 page paper and the second project a 100 page paper.
C)When the first project was a 10 page paper and the second project a 10 page paper.
D)When the first project was a 5 page paper and the second project a 5 page paper

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The size of the previous project affects the perception of effort required for the next project. As the first project was bigger (100 pages), the mind assumes that the effort required for the next project will be similar or higher, leading to difficulty in starting the next project. Therefore, when the first project is larger, there is a higher chance of difficulty in starting the second project, and in this case, option B is appropriate.

Under Which of the Following Situations Do You Predict You