In the context of organizational behavior, which of the following decision-making errors occurs when a critical thinker tends to believe things because many other people do?
A) Selective perception
B) Dichotomies
C) Confirmation bias
D) The bandwagon effect
E) Aversive thinking

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The bandwagon effect describes the phenomenon where people tend to believe or do something because many others do the same. It's a type of cognitive bias that affects decision-making by favoring popular opinion over critical analysis or personal conviction.

In the Context of Organizational Behavior, Which of the Following