Any time an event occurs there may be any number of contributing factors (e.g. ,computer crash).For this particular phenomenon,_____,once we find one factor we often stop looking for other contributing factors.
A)exclusion fallacy
B)bounded rationality
C)overextension errors
D)discounting error

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The discounting error refers to the tendency to disregard or underestimate the importance of other contributing factors once a single factor has been identified. This is particularly relevant in the context of explaining events like a computer crash, where multiple factors could be at play, but identifying one might lead to ignoring others.

Any Time an Event Occurs There May Be Any Number