An increased commitment to a previous decision despite evidence that it may have been wrong is referred to as___________ .
A) escalation of commitment
B) economies of commitment
C) dimensional commitment
D) expansion of commitment

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Escalation of commitment occurs when a decision maker increases their investment in a previous decision despite evidence that it may have been wrong. This can occur due to sunk costs, social pressure, or cognitive biases like confirmation bias.

An Increased Commitment to a Previous Decision Despite Evidence That