Question #N266
When choosing the best option, it is important to not only consider the benefits of the option but also to consider the disadvantages. In a recent study, researchers determined that although people value the ability to control their own decisions, they prefer having fewer options to choose from. The researchers suggest that a key aspect of human behavior is that when presented with too many options, people are more likely to make the wrong choice. The researchers cite the "paradox of choice" as a relevant term to describe this. What is the main idea of the text?
The researchers in the text are most interested in arguing that
A. people are more likely to make the wrong choice when presented with too many options.
B. people prefer to have fewer options to choose from than they realize.
C. people are more likely to value the ability to control their own decisions than they realize.
D. people are more likely to make the wrong choice when presented with too few options to choose from.
Correct Answer is: A
The text states that "when presented with too many options, people are more likely to make the wrong choice." This is the main idea of the text.