Question

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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?

(1 point)
Responses

affinity bias
affinity bias

status quo bias
status quo bias

ageism bias
ageism bias

confirmation bias

Answer 1

status quo bias

Explanation: People tend to prefer the current situation and resist changes (like switching to a lower-flow showerhead), so the student must address that resistance to change to persuade others.