Many people receive unsolicited calls from telemarketers or unwanted "junk" mailers advertising offers for products such as cable or internet services or cellular phone companies.Most people do not consider these offers and do not make a change to the plans or services that they receive because they do not want to make a decision that requires serious consideration or thought.This is an example of thebias.
A)actor-observer
B)dual systems
C)self-serving
D)status quo

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The bias described is the status quo bias, which refers to the tendency to prefer maintaining the current state of affairs rather than making changes, even in situations where change may be beneficial. This bias can be seen in people's reluctance to switch services or plans despite offers from telemarketers or mailers, as they may perceive the effort required to make a change as greater than the potential benefits.

Many People Receive Unsolicited Calls from Telemarketers or Unwanted "Junk