The student would need to address status quo bias to support the claim about installing low-flow showerheads. Status quo bias refers to the preference for things to remain the same or the assumption that the current state of affairs is the best option. Since changing showerheads may disrupt the routine of users who are accustomed to their current showers, addressing this bias would be important in persuading them to adopt low-flow options for the benefit of water conservation.
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Within three years, two-thirds of the world’s population is expected to face water scarcity. Since showering accounts for nearly one-fifth of all residential water use, one way that we all can help to mitigate this problem is by installing low-flow showerheads. While the decreased flow can be something that requires acclimating to, anyone will agree that saving nearly 50 percent off your water bill—as well as saving the planet—is a welcomed change.
A student is developing an argument to support this claim. Which bias would the student need to address in order to support this claim?
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ageism bias
ageism bias
confirmation bias
confirmation bias
status quo bias
status quo bias
affinity bias
affinity bias
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