Rafael, who has committed large amounts of time and money to his house-painting business, continues to keep his business running despite incurring heavy losses. What form of cognitive bias is Rafael demonstrating?

A. illusion of control
B. confirmation bias
C. escalating commitment
D. dialectical inquiry
E. representativeness bias


Answer: C

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