When a state gets bogged down in a long, costly war, prospect theory predicts it may be less likely to stop its action, despite heavy losses, because __________
a. of the classic “prisoner’s dilemma” situation
b. the prospect of appearing to be weak is too great in an international system marked by anarchy
c. of inertia, or what people might call being stuck in a rut
d. people typically take much greater risks to avoid losses than to achieve gains
Answer: D
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