In the context of loss aversion, which of the following statements is true of the endowment effect?
A. People are reluctant to give up on a venture because of past investment.
B. People tend to report falsely, after the fact, that they accurately predicted an outcome.
C. People ascribe greater value to things they already own, compared to objects owned by someone else.
D. People tend to make more losses than gains when making investments based on the suggestions of their peers.
Answer: C
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