Aimee is moving to a new state and has looked at numerous houses. She is avoiding making a decision on which house to purchase because she thinks that once she chooses, she may find a better house that she would like even more. Which of the following best explains Aimee's decision avoidance?

A) Anticipated regret
B) The certainty effect
C) Reactance
D) Temporal discounting

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Sydney Johnson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Aimee's behavior is best explained by anticipated regret, which is the fear that she will regret her decision if a better option appears later. This can lead to decision avoidance as she is worried about making a choice that she might regret if a more appealing house becomes available.

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